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Sorghum, Milo, Broomcorn, Durra, Karrir-corn, Guinea-corn, Shattercane 'Trudan'

Sorghumbicolor

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sorghum (SOR-gum)
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Species
bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Annuals
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Hulbert, Oklahoma

Troy, Virginia

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Primarily used for silage.

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