Sorghum Seed
Grain Sudangrass
| Product | TR 418 |
TR420 |
LGS 5001 |
LGS 251 |
| Days to Half Bloom | 43-53 |
44-54 |
48-54 |
50-55 |
| Standability | 2 |
3 |
1 |
1 |
| Plant Height | 36-40 |
35-39 |
35-40 |
32-38 |
| Head Exertion | 2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| MDMV Tolerance | 2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Downey Mildew Tol. | 2 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
| Grain Color | W |
R |
R |
R |
| Head Type | SC |
SC |
SC |
SC |
Table Key
Numbers: 9 = Poor, 5 = Average, 4 = Above Average, 3 = Very Good, 2 = Excellent, 1 = Superior;
Grain Color: R = Red;
Head Type: SC = Semi Compact
TR 418 - 73-83 Days
- Short-stature
- Good for double cropping
- Good drought tolerance
- Semi-open head type
TR 420 - 75-85 Days
- Quick seed germination
- Good drought tolerance
- Semi-open head type
- Short stature
- Good double crop hybrid
LGS 5001 - 75-78 Days
- The newest technology in early maturing grain sorghum
- Superior plant health and early maturing yield potential
LGS 251 - 78-80 Days
- Early maturity
- Provides consistent yields and performance
Planting Tips
Grain Sorghum (Milo)
South Dakota: 70-90,000 dropped plants per acre
- Approximately 5-6.4# per acre (figuring an average of 14,000 seeds per pound)
Sorghum Sudangrass
LSS 410
LSS 410 has an outstanding forage production feature, sweetness and juiciness. It has finer stalks, fast emergence, good early vigor and quick re-growth. For maximum tonnage and palatability cut in the pre-boot stage. Cut approximately six inches from the ground for quick re-growth. It is disease resistant to Downy Mildew and other foliar diseases.
Plant Height: 6-8 feet
Usage: Grazing and Haying
LSS 430BMR
LSS 430 BMR sorghum sudangrass can be used for direct grazing, haying and haylage. It is a premium hybrid that has the BMR characteristics which significantly increases digestibility and palatability. The stems feel and look softer and will appear more limber with distinct brownish color. Increased gains can be expected when animals are fed equal quantities compared to other forages. This hybrid has long narrow leaves, excellent standability and re-growth capabilities. Disease and drought performance arevery good and green leaf retention at harvest is excellent.
Plant Height: 6-8 feet
Usage: Grazing, Haying and Haylage
LSS 440BMR
LSS 440 BMR is a break through hybrid! This is the first true photoperiod sensitive and brown midrib forage sorghum. It has medium sized stems with very long wide leaves, excellent standability with both tillering and re-growth capabilities. Maturity is undeterminable since the hybrid is sensitive to day-length. Mature plant height should range from 7 to 15 feet depending upon environment and management. If hybrid is to be used for hay, haylage or green chop it should be harvested at approximately 70 days of sowing. If it is used for direct grazing, animals should be placed on the hybrid when it reaches 36 inches.
Plant Height: 7-15 feet
Usage: Grazing, Haying, Haylage, Silage, and Green Chop
Planting Tips
- Grazing, Haylage or Green Chop: Plant in 20-30" rows (reduces trampling from cattle) and seed at 15-18# per acre.
- Haying: Drill in 6-10” rows and seed at 20-25# per acre.