"6 FORAGH CROPS 
ble to a plant of less vigorous growth. Since the 
erop 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. 
