Sorghum (Millet)
Sorghum bicolor
This impressive and beautiful grain is very prosperous. The, up to, 5-metre high corn-like plant bears her grains high into the blue sky. It comes from Africa, travelled with slaves to America, and now is grown worldwide. Its drought resistance make it of increasing interest to adapt to irrigation water shortages around the globe. With us, its tall majestic growth makes it a popular ornamental variety.
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Product number | AC-7094-00 |
Content in grams | 1.19 |
Content in seeds | 55.00 |
Content in m2 | 10.00 |
Family | poaceae, gramineae family |
Thousand-seeds weight (TKW) | 21.4 grams |
Seeds per gram | 46.6 |
Growing instructions
Sow in May directly into the field. Thin dense rows to 60 cm. Sorghum loves loose soil. It loves sunny sites and also tolerates drought.
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Height
300
cm
Planting distance
30
x
60
cm
Sowing depth
0
cm
Light need
Germination duration
14
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types