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Forage Sorghum (Coes)

    Description

    Coes is a dual purpose sorghum developed in the arid, high plains of eastern Colorado. It is a cost effective addition to a warm season grazing or hay mix but can also be used in wildlife mixes since it will produce seed heads after about 60 days. This is a short to medium statured forage sorghum and has very good drought tolerance.

    Forage Sorghum (Coes)

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      Seeding Rate: 5-15 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Coes is a dual purpose sorghum developed in the arid, high plains of eastern Colorado. It is a cost effective addition to a warm season grazing or hay mix but can also be used in wildlife mixes since it will produce seed heads after about 60 days. This is a short to medium statured forage sorghum and has very good drought tolerance.
        When is the right time to plant?

        Forage Sorghum (Coes) has a minimum germination temp of 62 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential None
        Seeds/lb 18,000
        C/N at Maturity High
        Growth Habit Upright
        Root Type/Depth Deep Fibrous
        Cold Kill 32 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 5 - 8 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity Male Sterile days
        Lasting Residue Excellent
        Palatability Very Good
        Hay Harvest Good
        Regrowth Good
        Deep Compaction Excellent
        Surface Compaction Very Good
        Weed Suppression Excellent
        Crimp Kill Difficult

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/2-1 1/2"
        Min Germ Temp 62 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 5-15 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 20-30 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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