For waterfowl, wetland areas planted in the spring should not be reflooded until the plants are at least six inches tall. Flood to 12-18 inches during the migratory season. If targeting ducks, flood two weeks before duck season. Japanese millet grows well in wet soils but will also grow on well-drained upland soils. Soil pH should be 5.8 or greater.
Japanese millet responds well to nitrogen fertilizer and manure.
It appears that commercial fertilizer is needed only when it is grown for livestock feed. Go to more feature stories arranged by category. You are the 1041st person to access this page.