Sorghum Sudangrass

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Extreme Biomass Production.

Tolerates extreme heat and drought.[/info_list_item][info_list_item icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^513|url^https://birdagronomics.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sorghumsudan.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^sorghumsudan|description^null”]Sorghum Sudan is a versatile summer annual cover crop that doubles as a high quality forage. It is fast growing for emergency forage needs and regrows- allowing for multiple cuts. In fact, cutting sorghum sudan triggers the root system to flourish. Even if used as forage the root system creates a significant biomass that helps renew wore out soils and build organic matter. **Note- grazing right after a frost or flooding can cause prussic acid poisoning.

Type: Nutrient Scavenger (Grass)

Seeding Rate:

  • Precision: 8
  • Drill: 12
  • Broadcast: 15

Planting Depth:  .5 – 1.5 in[/info_list_item][/info_list]

Benefits of Sorghum Sudangrass

Nitrogen Fixer: n/a
Nutrient Scavenger: Excellent
Soil Builder: Excellent
Compaction Relief

Topsoil: Fair
Subsoil: Fair

Erosion Control: Excellent
Residue Decomposition: Good
Weed Suppression: Excellent
Grazing: Good
Forage Value: Excellent
Attracts Beneficial Insects: Poor