AS6501

AS6501

AS6501

Product catalog summary
Overview: This document provides detailed information on the AS6501 Sorghum-Sudangrass hybrid, focusing on its suitability for various field conditions, management practices, and production guidelines.
Field Positioning: AS6501 is highly suitable for tough and high-yield dryland conditions. It is also suitable for limited and full irrigation, no-till, and poorly drained soils. However, it is not recommended for anthracnose and fusarium-prone areas.
Characteristics: AS6501 features late maturity, excellent re-growth after harvest, exceptional drought tolerance, and high-quality nutrition due to its BMR-6 characteristic. It is particularly effective for silage and continuous grazing.
Seeding and Fertility: Recommended seeding conditions include a soil temperature of at least 60°F and a planting depth of 1 inch. Fertility management should be based on soil tests, with specific nitrogen and potassium requirements depending on soil pH and growing conditions.
Harvesting: Typically harvested 70 days after emergence, AS6501 requires careful attention to cutting height for optimal re-growth. The document outlines methods to manage drydown in silage and emphasizes the importance of sharp blades for clean cuts.
Safety Considerations: To avoid nitrate and prussic acid poisoning, the document advises against large nitrogen applications before droughts, harvesting drought-damaged plants soon after rain, and green chopping after frost.
Multi-Year Quality Data: The document includes comparative data on dry matter yield, crude protein, fiber content, digestibility, and economic returns for AS6501 and other varieties, highlighting AS6501's superior performance in several metrics.
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Catalog excerpts

AS6501-1

AS6501 Late Maturity Sorghum-Sudangrass • Excellent re-growth after harvest • Exceptional drought tolerance • BMR-6 provides high-quality nutrition Recommended Seeding Rates: Vary depending on local growing conditions. Please see your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations. | Primary area of adaptation CHARACTERISTICS & RATINGS Late Relative Maturity Varied Days to Boot Stage BMR-6 Midrib 13-15 Seeds/Lb (1,000) - check seed bag Digestibility Seedling Vigor Recovery After Cutting Plant Uniformity Standabil ity Downy Mildew Anthracnose Fusarium Wilt Poor Excellent Based on Alta Seeds research trials relative to other Alta Seeds products. Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" Rotational Grazing 1 Begin Height 24" • Stop Height 6" AS6501 is an excellent choice for tough and high yield dryland conditions. This hybrid has outstanding recovery after cutting and is a great option for rotational grazing. The BMR-6 characteristic of AS6501 increases feedstock utilization and efficiency. FIELD POSITIONING Tough Dryland HS High Yield Dryland HS Limited Irrigation S Full Irrigation S No-Till S Poorly Drained Soils S Anthracnose Prone Area X Fusarium Prone Area X Observed Suitability and Field-By-Field Positioning HS = Highly Suitable S = Suitable MA = Manage Appropriately X = Poor Suitability

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AS6501-2

Multi-Year Quality Data Variety AS6501 AS6201 Nutri Plus Megagreen AS5201 ADF = Acid Detergent Fiber CP = Crude Protein DM = Dry Matter IVTD = In Vitro True Digestibility NDF = Neutral Detergent Fiber SORGHUM SUDANGRASS MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION GUIDE: Strengths: • Excellent heat and drought stress tolerance • Excellent recovery after cutting • Wide harvest window Seeding: • Soil temperature should be at least 60° F. • Avg. Seeds per Pound: 13,000-15,000 (see bag for details) • Planting depth should be 1". • Seeding rate is important. Follow recommended plant populations for your area. • Do not...

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