Milo has become a great late fall food source for hunters all over the country. This works great where it is impossible to grow corn. When our milo is growing, the deer, bear, raccoons and other wildlife leave it alone. This is a red milo and it is very bitter to deer until fall. This is a great alternative to corn. The milo provides a great source of carbohydrates when cold weather sets in.
This is NOT round up ready.
We use Dual II magnum as a preemergent and 2-4d after germination for broadleaf control if milo is planted alone.
Atrazine or Simazine can be used before planting if only milo is planted.
Planting rate is about 5-6 pounds per acre broadcast. 4-5 drilled on 15 inch row centers.
16,000 seeds per pound and looking for 50 to 60,000 per acre or healthy plants.
If you going to add sugar beets, beans or peas to the planting, use only Dual II magnum as a preemergent spray.
Seed must be buried at least 1/2 inch
19-19-19 and 46-0-0 for fertilizer ( general recommendations without seeing a soil test)
