It is one of the earliest foxtail millets, maturing in about 70 days and producing a hay crop in about 50 days. Carrington, Dickinson, Hettinger, Langdon Siberian millet has medium-sized stems and possesses some drought tolerance. It matures in about 75 to 80 days and produces a hay crop in 55 to 60 days. Manta, a South Dakota release, is an early Siberian millet. Hungarian millet is characterized by a small, compact, slightly lobed seedhead, which is to e inch in diameter and 4 to 6 inches long.
Bristles vary in color from clear to pale yellow through purple and black.
Stems are medium in size. It is reported to do better under more favorable moisture conditions. Maturity is about 70 days and a hay crop can be ready in about 55 days. German millet has thicker stems and broader leaves. The seedhead is distinctly lobed, measuring 1 to 1 inches in diameter and 6 to 9 inches long.