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When the majority of the seed-heads or panicles have formed in the green 

 pendulant stage, then have the whole crop properly cut. It is better to err 

 on the side of greenness. If too ripe there is a possibility of the food becom- 

 ing unpalatable. The green crop is heavily charged with moisture in both 

 stalks and foliage, and in consequence will take longer to cure than ordi- 

 nary oaten hay. It should be placed in cocks and allowed sufficient time to 



Manchurian Millet (Hsiao-mi White) 

 Grafton Experiment Farm. 



Manchurian Millet (Hsiao-mi, Yellow), 

 Grafton Experiment Farm. 



dry thoroughly. If the crop be intended for ensilage, then it may stand a 

 little longer after heading out, but it must be cut prior to ripening. Unlike 

 other crops, no liberties can be taken at the time of cutting. When convert- 

 ing millet into ensilage it is advisable to add a quantity of clover, lucerne, 

 cowpea, or other legume, to increase the proportion of nitrogenous food. 



