Tag: Forage crop

Crabgrass, commonly despised as a lawn weed, was once a significant global food crop. Historical records show Stone Age dwellers in Switzerland cultivated it, and it was an important food source in China by 2700 B.C.. Yes, the seeds of certain *Digitaria* species are indeed edible for humans, a fact often lost in modern lawn care culture.

While both are fast-growing, warm-season annuals, the key difference between Japanese millet and browntop millet lies in their moisture tolerance, with Japanese millet thriving in wet, swampy conditions and browntop preferring drier upland soils. This critical distinction dictates their primary applications for farmers and wildlife managers.