Effect of Different Planting Times on Herbage and Some Agronomical Characteristics of Proso Millet (PanicumMiliaceum L.)

Abstract

This study was conducted to determine the effect of 8 different planting times (starting from April 15 to July 30 with 15 days intervals) on yield and some agronomical characteristics of Proso Millet (Panicum miliaceum L.) under Sanliurfa conditions in 2004 growing season. Experiment was carried out inrandomized complete block design with three replications at Harran university Faculty of Agriculture Research Station. As seed material, a commonly grown local landrace of proso millet with white seed coatin the region was used. According to our results, the highest plant height was obtained from April 15planting. For the green herbage yield, May 30 and June 15 plantings gave the highest yields. On the other hand, dry herbage yield was highest in May 30 planting. The characteristic of crude protein ratio was highest in June 15 planting.