Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1917-04-28

tnl8 CHARACTERISTIC Is quite an easy
method Of Identification when the seed
is purchased.
It requires a little longer season OF
growth than the common millets, but
Yields somewhat heavier and has q
high feed value.
Kursk Nlillot.
This variety is very similar to ST.
berian. and may have been derived
from 1t, although the seed wal intro
J duced directly from the province OF
Kursk, Russia, some time ago. 1t IL
particularly popular in he western
part OF North Dakota. South Dakota.
Montana and Wyoming, where II
grows better than almost any other
variety, and is an earlier and heavier
seed yielder.
Kursk millet does not grow quite
so strong and vigorous as the Siberian.
and the head is a little shorter and
more compact. Kursk millet is much
more uniform than the Siberian mil
let because it has been subject to Sc
lection during nearly the entire pc
riod since it's introduction into the
United States.
This is the earliest Of all the mil
lets, requiring an average Of only six
and in many cases 1t has been ready
to cut in forty-lve days from the date
Of seeding. 1t produces large yields
Of seed. often exceeding those of
Prose- or broom-corn millet, which IL
considered a distinctly grain millet.
Prose- Or Broom-Corn Millet.
The Prose-, or broom-corn millet, Is
distinctively a grain millet. and il
very seldom grown for the hay alone,
1t Is perhaps not quite SO early in ma
turing as the Siberian. or Kursk, but
under favorable conditions will make
a much heavier yield of seed. The
seed is larger and therefore more
easily utilized in feeding stock than
any other.
1t has to be sown a little earlier,
and il possible on a little better
ground than the other varieties, in or
der to secure satisfactory results.
In many sections OF the west, es-
specially in the drier regions, broom
corn millet forms a very important
crop. and is utilized for the feed.
Prepare the Land Well for the Millet.
The see bed for millet should be
seed Is small and It is desirable to
have the plants all start at the same
time, and as promptly. as possible aft
; err seeding, so that they may get ahead
Of any weeds that start at the same
time.
1t is particularly Important that the
seed bed be firm and moist at the
time OF seeding. Any method Of prep
aration that would secure this would
millet Is sown on spring blowing, be-
cause fall plowing will be utilized for
other crops. If the land is plowed Z
week or two before the seeding, there
Is a possibility Of weeds having
terminated, so that it should be
thoroughly narrowed or. disked jus,
before seeding the millet.
1t is also desirable that the ground
he firm. so that it will not be neces.
order to get it into moist soil. In a
heavy soil that is full Of moisture, il
is possible to SOW the millet broadcast,
and harrow it in, although the drill
gives better satisfaction, in getting II
properly distributed, and covering the
seed.
! Rate OF Seeding.
As millet should be ,matured before
killing frost, the time of seeding
should be determined SO that it viii
have sufficient time to mature before
this date. In North Dakota, the date
Of killing frost is about September is
In the southeast corner it may run a.
late as October /.
AS there is some difference in the
length of time required for the diff.
ferent varieties, to mature, thi.
would have to be considered, but il
will readily be see that millet ma be
seeded as late as July 1, with a rea.
assurance of a successful hay
crop. n some varieties, even a seef
crop alter this date. However. if it il
visable to seed somewhat earlier.
FROM sixty to seventy days of grow.
ing season should be allowed before
the normal date Of the first killins
frost. BY consulting the weather
bureau, ETC.. 1t can be determined ius1
about what time such frost may b,
expected. Unfavorable weather con
ditions. however, might be expected t,
turity.
The Kursk or Hungarian mile,
should. when possible, have about sew.
enty days OF growing weather.
Method Of Seeding.
Any process. by which the -seet
may be gotten into moist soil an,
properly covered, will be satisfactory
The grain drill il used largely for thi
purpose In this region, and it is jus
as successful for seeding millet as an,
other crop.
Care should be taken. not TO cove
n iced too deeply unless the soil /
loose. and rather dry on the surface
Very few grain drills are suitable TO,
seeding such small seed. as millet Ii
.tne regular grain boxes, unless tn,
SEED Is mixed with such material q
bran, corn chop or even sawdust. t,
MAKE the seed more bulky. When thi
Is done 1t is easy to regulate the drill
SO as to sow the proper amount pc
acre. Ihe AMOUNT of seed to SOW ne
acre Is somewhat varied with the dit
ferent varieties and also with, tn
kinds of soil, and the rainfall tina
might be expected. From q hal
ousnel to the acre. down to Is pound
OF even 10 pounds in the drier sec
suits. eoV1 =
IN seeding for hay it is .advisabl
to SOW a little. NOR seed than IL
grain or seed crop is expected. and a
course the larger seeded yarietie
snould perhaps be sown a little NOR
to IN acre than the smaller seeded
there IL very little differenc
IN .nis respect, rs h larger varietie
grow more vigorously and feve
plants will perhaps occupy the ian,
as we'll as a larger number or tn
smaller varieties.
A very common practice in putin
IN m1llet 10 to use q float or DRAG I
level n smooth the soil aftar- q
JUST pefore seeding. II the grain dril
- used. This 10 good practices. bu
nnguIo not be used on soils that ar
used. II the ground IL q iittIe ,oos
ct the time Of seeding Il would be n
yisableS to. use q roller OF some Kind /
nrm Inc soil. 20 that the moisture Nj
Do Drought near the surface. and A.
sure examination Of the Ssed,