AGF Seeds Millet Shirohie - Per Kg (20kg bag)
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Shirohie millet is a fast growing, high yielding, leafy plant for either grazing, hay or silage. It does not contain prussic acid (HCN). Compared to forage sorghum, Shirohie millet can be planted at a lower soil temperature, and it can be planted earlier and grazed earlier than forage sorghum. It has less dry matter production than forage sorghum and can be more difficult to establish than the larger seeded sorghums.
Sowing
Soil temperature: 14°C +
Sowing Rate: Dryland or in mixed 10-15kg/ha, Irrigation 20kg/ha
Sowing depth: approximately 2-4 cm
Grazing
Shirohie can be grazed 5 to 7 weeks after sowing but does not stand harsh grazing. It should not be grazed until plants are well anchored, 20-30 cm plant height as a rule of thumb. It can run rapidly to head in hotter weather so grazing management is important. It is also frost sensitive.
Common Questions
What is Shirohie millet used for?
A fast growing, high yielding, leafy plant for either grazing, hay or silage.
When can I sow it?
When soil temperature is 14°C or above. It can be planted earlier and grazed earlier than forage sorghum. It is frost sensitive.
What sowing rate does AGF recommend?
Sowing Rate: Dryland or in mixed 10-15kg/ha, Irrigation 20kg/ha. Sow at a depth of approximately 2-4 cm.
When can it be grazed?
Shirohie can be grazed 5 to 7 weeks after sowing but does not stand harsh grazing. Wait until plants are well anchored, 20-30 cm plant height as a rule of thumb. It does not contain prussic acid (HCN).
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout. Please note: we cannot deliver seed to Western Australia through online checkout because of WA biosecurity rules - see the Western Australia question below.
Can you ship this seed to Western Australia?
Not through online checkout. Western Australia’s biosecurity rules require all seed entering the state to be inspected by Quarantine WA on arrival and to travel with a Seed Analysis Certificate, and some seed (such as lucerne and sorghum) also needs a Plant Health Certificate. Seed that doesn’t comply can be seized, destroyed or sent back at the buyer’s cost, so checkout won’t offer delivery to WA addresses.
If you’re in WA, call us on (07) 5482 1692 or email tgrmorders@tomgrady.com.au. We’ll check whether your seed can be supplied with the certification WA requires and arrange it with you directly.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.