Sweet Choice

Forage Sorghum

Sorghum X sudan hybrid
Very leafy with an excellent leaf to stem ratio
Good sugar levels compared to other forage sorghums
Very palatable = high animal intake
Ideal for grazing systems. Haymaking & silage are possible
Rapid regrowth + good leaf ratio ensures a high yield potential
Days to 50% flowering = 65-72 days

General management
• Soil temperature preferably above 16°C during establishment

Note
• Take prussic acid precautions when sorghums are grazed. Therefore, do not utilise if plants are under stress.
• Not suitable for horses
• Gradually expose hungry animals to sorghum

Specifications

Seeding rate (dryland):

10-15kg/ha

Seeding rate (irrigation):

20-25kg/ha

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Forage Sorghum

Forage Sorghums are erect, annual, summer grasses.