When is the right time to plant?
Sorghum (Egyptian Wheat) has a minimum germination temp of 60 °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 | 4 - 10 tons/acre |
Use & Characteristics
| Maturity | 105 days |
| Lasting Residue | Excellent |
| Palatability | Good |
| Hay Harvest | Fair |
| Regrowth | Fair |
| Deep Compaction | Very Good |
| Surface Compaction | Very Good |
| Weed Suppression | Excellent |
| Crimp Kill | Difficult |
Planting
| Plant Depth | .75-1.5 |
| Min Germ Temp | 60 °F |
| Drilled Seed Rate | 10-15 lbs/acre |
| Broadcast Seed Rate | 20-30 lbs/acre |
Tolerance
| Heat | Excellent |
| Drought | Excellent |
| Shade | Poor |
| Wet Soil | Fair |
| Low Fertility | Fair |
| Low pH Soil | Good |
| High pH Salinity | Fair |
| High pH Calcareous | Poor |
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