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Honey sorgum, Sorgum and NC + Sweetleaf II.
Sorghum sudangrass is a coarse, erect grass with considerable
variability in growth characteristics. Leaf blades commonly
are similar in shape to those of corn but shorter and wider.
Blades are glabrous and waxy. The greatest dry matter yields
for forage are realized when plants are allowed to approach
maturity or at least heights of 30 to 50 inches. Although such
heights may be considered for silage, green chop or hay, they
are not suitable for grazing. Most uniform grazing and least
waste are achieved when grazing animals are turned into fields
at 8 to 12 inches in height. All Sorghum and Sudan crops will
develop “PRUSSIC ACID” under certain conditions, specifically
in very young plants recovering from drought and in plants subject
to killing frost. |
