When is the right time to plant?
Grain Sorghum (Foodplot) has a minimum germination temp of 62 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
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Basic Info
N Fix Potential | None |
Seeds/lb | 20,000 |
C/N at Maturity | High |
Growth Habit | Upright |
Root Type/Depth | Deep Fibrous |
Cold Kill | 32 °F |
Dry Matter Potential | 3 - 5 tons/acre |
Use & Characteristics
Maturity | 85-95 days |
Lasting Residue | Excellent |
Palatability | Very Good |
Hay Harvest | Poor |
Regrowth | Fair |
Deep Compaction | Good |
Surface Compaction | Very Good |
Weed Suppression | Good |
Crimp Kill | Difficult |
Planting
Plant Depth | 1/2-1 1/2" |
Min Germ Temp | 62 °F |
Drilled Seed Rate | 4-6 lbs/acre |
Broadcast Seed Rate | 10-15 lbs/acre |
Tolerance
Heat | Excellent |
Drought | Very Good |
Shade | Poor |
Wet Soil | Fair |
Low Fertility | Fair |
Low pH Soil | Good |
High pH Salinity | Good |
High pH Calcareous | Poor |
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