Sorghum, Milo, Broomcorn, Durra, Karrir-corn, Guinea-corn, Shattercane 'SS Silage'

Sorghumbicolor

Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Sorghum (SOR-gum)
Species
bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

From Scott Seed: "SS Silage is a Hybrid Forage Sorghum that is excellent for Silage. It will grow from 8-10' tall and produce high tonnag...Read More

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