Grain Sorghum

Alpha


Features

Excellent yield for its early maturity. Adapted to short season areas and late plantings. Exhibits excellent tolerance to late season moisture stress.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom....................................58-62
Relative Maturity............................................Early
Uniformity...............................................Very Good
Plant Height (inches)........................................32-38
Standability.............................................Excellent
Staygreen.....................................................Good
Drought Tolerance........................................Excellent
Head Exertion............................................Excellent
Head Type................................................Semi-Open
Threshability............................................Very Good

Seed Characteristics

Planting Seed (Approximate Seeds/LB)........................15,500
Harvest Grain Color.......................................Dark Red
Endosperm Type...............................................White

Pest Resistance

Greenbug Reaction:     Biotype C.........................Resistant
                       Biotype E.........................Resistant
MDMV.....................................................Resistant
Head Smut - Races 1 & 3..................................Resistant
Downy Mildew - Pathotypes 1 & 2..........................Resistant
Anthracnose...............................................Tolerant
Charcoal Rot.......................................Highly Tolerant
Fusarium Blight................................Moderately tolerant

Management Tips

Plant where moisture and maturity are the primary limiting factors. Its early maturity makes it a good choice for double cropping or late replant.