70 VOU AGE CROPS 



ble to a plant of less vigorous growth. Since the 

 crop is grown only during the hot summer 

 season, when droughts are frequent, this practice 

 of applying available nitrogenous food is very 

 important. 



Preparation of soil, and seeding 



The preparation of land should be very thorough, 

 the entire surface deeply cultivated, and the soil 

 particles made as fine as possible in order to insure 

 a ready absorption and retention of moisture, 

 making conditions favorable for quick germination 

 and rapid continuous growth. 



The crop may be seeded from the middle of 

 May to the first of July, either broadcast or in 

 drills. When labor is expensive, and the soil is 

 reasonably free from weeds, the broadcast seeding 

 is recommended. 



The quantity of seed to use ranges from thirty 

 to forty pounds per acre, broadcasted, and from 

 ten to fifteen pounds drilled. 



Harvesting and yields of Barnyard millet 



In favorable seasons, the crop will reach the 

 cutting stage in fifty days, but if the season is dry 

 and cold proper maturity will not be reached in 

 two months or longer. 



