Germination time for Hybrid Pearl Millet?

[Steve Wilson]

I managed to finish disking and planting the field Friday afternoon. Fertilized and lightly drug it Saturday morning. It has rained most of today. How long does it take to germinate? Soil temps are nice and warm.

Thanks,

 

[MikeC]

You ought to start seeing a green tinge across the field by WED, or THUR. That stuff moves fast.

 

[Steve Wilson]

Thanks Mike. I figured you or Dun would come up with an answer real fast. I talked to the farm a little bit ago. No severe storms today, just steady rain. Perfect for tilled soil. We are supposed to pick up some more rain Thursday. Good for the emerging millet but another blow to the hay we put on the ground Saturday and Sunday. Oh well, one problem at a time.

Thanks again,

 

[mnmtranching]

You planted it just right. The rain right after and warm temps. It will be off to a great start.