Grain Sorghum
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Wilder:
Primarily used as wildlife food in the Midwest
• Heat and drought tolerant
• Grain can be used for livestock feed
• Grows 3-4’ tall and produces grain in 90 days or less
• Becomes more palatable throughout the fall
Worldwide, sorghum is a food grain for humans. In the United States, sorghum is used primarily as a feed grain for
livestock. Grain sorghum types are relatively short growing (less than six feet) and provide moderate yields when
harvested as forage. Grain sorghum varieties are classed in seven agronomic groups, however, milo is the only economic
one for the Midwest. Leaf blades are wavy with a yellow midrib. Heads are bearded or awned, compact, oval in shape.
Seeds are large, pale pink to cream in color. Plants tend to be more tolerant to heat and drought. Feed value of grain
sorghum is similar to corn. Grain sorghum can also make a great, simple spring/summer food plot for deer. It is a great
choice for plots where high Whitetail deer volumes prevent other grain crops from making it through the summer.
Planting dates: May–August
Soil pH: 6.0–6.5
Soil adaption: Wide, 60o
or warmer
soil temperature
Planting depth: 1”–1 1/2”
Approximate seeds/lb: 14,000
Seeding rate: 4–20 lbs/A
Days to germination: 7
Main usage: Wildlife, grain
Height at maturity: 3’–4’
Length of stand: Annual
Reproduces by: Seed
Pounds per bushel: 56
Precautions: Prussic Acid, Nitrate Poisoning