3 Mil X III is a tall growing
hybrid pearl millet with high yield potential which
is achieved very quickly being only 58 days to the
boot stage. 3 Mil X III has a high
level of tolerance to many pathogens and high humidity,
but cannot tolerate standing surface water. 3 Mil
X III can be grown on as little as 16 inches
of water, however, greater tonnage will be produced
with greater water availability.
Disease/Insect/Nematode Ratings:
Leaf Disease:
R
Agronomic Traits:
Early Seedling Vigor:
Good
Growth Habit:
Tall, Upright
Recovery after Cutting:
Good (cut above 1st node)
Maturity:
58 days to Boot
Uniformity:
Fair
Midrib Type:
Dry
Planting Rates:
Bushel Weight:
52 lbs.
Seeds Per Pound:
60,000
Rate (Lbs.)
Dryland
Irrigated
Pounds/Acre:
3-10
7-25
Seeds/Sq. Ft.
4-14
10-34
Adaptation Ratings:
Photosynthetic Type:
C4 - Warm Season Soil
Soil Temperature:
Warm (65 F)
Water Requirement:
Very Low
Seeding:
Soil temperature should be at least
65 F.
3 Mil X III is usually planted between
June 10 and July 10
in the northern states.
Can be no-tilled into the stubble of winter and
spring crops.
Planting depth should be ½”.
Harvest:
3 Mil X III is usually harvested
58-62 days after seeding.
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