Sweet As
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SWEET FORAGE SORGHUM Sweet As is a high yielding sorghum X sorghum hybrid that has high sugar levels. These levels make it very palatable and enhance its energy value. Sweet As can be grazed, or used as cut and carry, and also silage. A high leaf to stem ration with juicy sweet stalks enhances the desirability of this excellent forage product. Soil Fertility 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. o Forage Management 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 <60cm high or are moisture stressed or frosted. Cut or graze when 60-120cm high to maintain best quality. Seeding Sow seeds shallow into adequately moistened soil. Standability Very Good Palatability Excellent Digestibility Excellent Seedling Vigor Very Good Intensive Grazing Good Range grazing Good Brix level - sweetness High Silage Excellent Planting - soil temp 15° Minimum Plant population - Dryland 120-160,000 Plant population - Irrigation 200,000 Seed size 30,000/kg approx S&W Seeds, Unit 5, 13 - 15 King William Road, Unley, SA, 5061 www.swseedco.com