SW-F200 sorghum sudan

Product catalog summary

Soil Fertility and Forage Management
Sorghum thrives in fertile soils. It is crucial to ensure adequate potassium levels, especially in acidic soils. Nitrogen application should not exceed 110 kg/ha. Conducting an independent soil test before sowing is recommended.

Grazing and Cutting Guidelines
Avoid grazing or cutting sorghum when the plant height is below 15 cm. The first grazing or cutting should occur when the plant reaches approximately 1 meter to enhance productivity. Be cautious of prussic acid (HCN) poisoning, particularly when crops are less than 60 cm high, moisture-stressed, or frosted. Optimal cutting or grazing height is between 60–120 cm to maintain quality.

Seeding Recommendations
Sow seeds shallowly in adequately moistened soil. For marginal dryland, use a seeding rate of 5–10 kg/ha. For favorable dryland or irrigation, use 10–20 kg/ha, with the highest rate recommended for irrigation.

SW-F200 Sorghum Sudan Hybrid
SW-F200 is a fast-growing, fine-leafed hybrid known for its excellent palatability. It is suitable for grazing, hay, cut & carry, and silage. The hybrid features a high leaf-to-stem ratio and quick regrowth, allowing for multiple cuttings.

Key Characteristics

Digestibility: Excellent
Seedling Vigor: Very Good
Intensive Grazing: Very Good
Range Grazing: Very Good
Hay Production: Very Good
Brix Level (Sweetness): Low
Silage: Good
Planting Soil Temperature: Minimum 15 Degrees
Plant Population - Dryland: 120-160,000
Plant Population - Irrigation: 200,000
Seed Size: Approximately 30,000/kg
Palatability: Excellent
Standability: Excellent

Contact Information
Address: 25552 S Butte Ave, Five Points, CA 93624, United States
Phone: +1 (559) 884 2535

Catalog excerpts

Soil Fertility Forage Management Sorghum is best suited to fertile soils. Ensure potassium levels are adequate in acidic soils. Do not exceed 110kg/ha of nitrogen. An independent soil test is advised before sowing. Avoid grazing or cutting sorghum below 15cm plant height. First grazing or cutting should be conducted at approximately 1 metre to increase plant productivity. Be aware of the risk of prussic acid (HCN) poisoning with forage sorghum's. Risk is greatest when crops are < 60 cm high or are moisture stressed or frosted. Cut or graze when 60-120 cm high to maintain best quality. 25552 S BUTTE AVE • FIVE POINTS, CA 93624 • UNITED STATES • PHONE: +1 (559) 884 2535 Sow seeds shallow into adequately moistened soil. Seeding rate for marginal dryland at 5-10 kg/ha. For favourable dryland or irrigation, 10-20 kgs/ha and use highest rate for irrigation.

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SW-F200 sorghum sudan

SW-F200 sorghum sudan

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