Grain Sorghum and Pearl Millet Response to Date and Rate of Planting

Pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.] often is grown in the same areas as sorghum [Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench]. The crops are similar in use and adaptation, but differ in ways that might affect management requirements. For example, the high tillering capability of millet might result in different responses to plant population and planting date. A study to compare pearl millet and sorghum yield response to rate and date of planting was conducted for 2 yr at St. Johns, on a Naron fine sandy loam (fine-loamy, mixed, thermic Udic Argiustoll), and Manhattan, KS, on a Reading silt loam (fine, mixed, mesic Typic Arguidoll [Argiudoll]) (...)