Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Japanese Millet

Fast-growing, warm-season annual grass ideal for forage, cover crops, erosion control, and wildlife food plots. Highly adaptable and nutrient-rich.

Old Cobblers Farm Wicked Japanese Millet (Echinochloa esculenta) is a versatile, warm-season annual grass seed known for its rapid growth, adaptability, and multiple agricultural and ecological benefits. With a growth cycle of 45–60 days, this millet variety quickly establishes dense stands that provide high-quality forage, effective erosion control, and excellent wildlife habitat.

Japanese Millet thrives in USDA zones 6–9, performing best in warm, full-sun conditions. It adapts to a wide range of soils—including sandy, loamy, and clay types—making it suitable for diverse planting environments. Its tolerance to both wet and moderately dry soils also makes it an excellent option for fields prone to flooding or irregular rainfall.

Whether you’re planting for livestock forage, enriching soil as a cover crop, or attracting waterfowl and game birds to food plots, Old Cobblers Farm Wicked Japanese Millet delivers reliable performance and sustainable results.

Key Features

Seed Type: Warm-season annual grass (Japanese Millet)

Fast Growth: Germinates in 5–10 days; matures in 45–60 days

Sunlight: Thrives in full sun; tolerates light shade

Height: Grows 2–4 feet tall with broad green leaves

Forage Quality: Highly palatable and digestible for livestock

Wildlife Habitat: Produces seed heads that attract ducks, doves, and upland birds

Soil Benefits: Adds organic matter, reduces erosion, improves soil health

Water Adaptability: Tolerates flooding and moderate drought once established

Nutrient Profile

Purity %: 95–99% (varies by batch, ensuring clean seed content)

Germination Rate: Typically 85%+ under optimal conditions

Weed Seed %: Very low (<0.5%)

Other Crop Seed %: Minimal, ensuring true-to-type growth

Inert Matter %: Low, for efficient planting

Nutritional Profile (Forage Use):

High in carbohydrates and digestible fiber

Moderate protein levels (8–12%)

Excellent palatability for cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry

Best Uses / Plant Types

Livestock Forage – Provides nutritious, fast-growing feed

Wildlife Food Plots – Attracts ducks, geese, doves, and game birds

Cover Cropping – Improves soil fertility, suppresses weeds, adds organic matter

Erosion Control – Dense growth stabilizes soil in flood-prone areas

Soil Reclamation Projects – Restores disturbed or depleted soils

Benefits & Performance

Quick germination ensures rapid ground cover

Adaptable to diverse soil types and climates

Provides reliable forage even in challenging conditions

Suppresses weed growth through dense canopy coverage

Supports biodiversity by feeding wildlife and attracting beneficial insects

Non-invasive and safe for mixed planting with other forages or cover crops

How & When to Apply

Seeding Rate:

Broadcast: 20–30 lbs per acre

Drilled: 15–20 lbs per acre

Small areas: ~0.5–0.7 lbs per 1,000 sq ft

Seeding Depth: ¼–½ inch with good soil contact

Timing: Plant in late spring to early summer after the last frost; soil temps should be 65°F+ (18°C+)

Watering: Keep soil moist during germination; provide 1–1.5 inches/week during establishment

Harvest/Use:

For forage: harvest at boot to early heading stage for maximum nutrition

For wildlife: allow plants to mature and set seed heads

Why Choose Old Cobblers Farm Wicked Japanese Millet?

Old Cobblers Farm Wicked Japanese Millet is carefully selected and tested for purity, germination, and adaptability. Unlike generic millet seed, it offers consistent performance, high forage quality, and dependable wildlife attraction. Whether you’re farming, managing land, or improving soil, this seed provides a sustainable and cost-effective solution.

Ideal For

Farmers and ranchers needing high-quality forage

Land managers restoring soils and preventing erosion

Hunters and conservationists planting food plots

Gardeners seeking a quick, nutrient-rich cover crop

Wildlife enthusiasts supporting ducks, doves, and upland game

Available Sizes

5 lb – Wildlife plots or small pastures

10 lb – Mid-size land management projects

15 lb – Larger fields or farms

20 lb – Agricultural & commercial use