Sorghum Sudan
Sorghum bicolor var. drummondii x Sorghum bicolor
Sorghum-Sudan hybrids are crosses between forage-type sorghums and sundangrass. Sorghum is an upright summer annual that is extremely drought tolerant, and an excellent choice for arid and dry areas. It has special adaptations to weather extremes and is a very stable source of nutrition as a result. These tall, fast-growing, heat-loving summer annual grasses can smother weeds, suppress some nematode species and penetrate compacted subsoil if mowed once. Followed by a legume cover crop, Sorghum-Sudangrass hybrids are a top choice for renovating over farmed or compacted fields. They are not frost tolerant, and should be planted after the soil warms in spring or in summer at least six weeks before first frost.
Lifespan: Annual
Season: warm
Uses: forage, hay, grain, cover crop, weed management
Native or Introduced: Introduced
Annual Average Precipitation: 12 inches
Field Seeding Rate (lbs/acre): Dryland 10-15; Irrigated 30-50
Turf Seeding Rate (lbs/1000 s.f.): n/a
Price: Based on Variety
Varieties:
| Variety: | Price: |
|---|---|
|
Arapahoe-Hybrid |
$130.00 per cwt |
|
Arikaree-Hybrid |
$ 75.00 per cwt |
