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Sorghum-sudangrass is a cross between sorghum and sudangrass. It is a finer stemmed warm season annual grass when compared to forage sorghum and will regrow after each harvest. It can grow up to 15 feet tall and typically has small seed heads. Seed is produced on a panicle which is open and erect. The leaves are similar to corn but are shorter and sometimes wider.
Sorghum-sudangrass establishment
Planting dates are usually from May to July. For optimum forage production, moderate fertility is suggested although sorghum-sudangrass will grow on lower fertility soils with better results than corn. Fertilize using soil test recommendations. If a soil test is not available, fertilize at similar rates to other annual grass crops.
Sorghum-sudangrassmanagement:
Grazing sorghum-sudangrass should begin when the plants are between 18 to 30 inches tall and grazed down to 8 inches within 10 days. After grazing, the residue needs to be clipped to a minimum uniform height of 8 inches to ensure high quality forage production for the next grazing period in 3 to 4 weeks.
Green chop harvesting should begin when the sorghum-sudangrass is 18 inches tall and should be completed before the plants head out.
Silage should be harvested when the plants are 36 to 48 inches tall or in the boot to early head stage. At this stage, moisture is usually too high and the plants should be allowed to partially dry in the field before ensiling.
Harvesting for hay is recommended before head emergence or when the plants reach 48 inches in height. Rapid, uniform drying is critical for sorghum-sudangrass hay to prevent spoilage.
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