Grain Sorghum

T-E Elite


Features

An earlier maturing hybrid that reaches mid-bloom in 60-64 days. Offers resistance to MDMV and Biotype E Greenbug.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom...................................60-64
Relative Maturity....................................Medium Early
Uniformity..............................................Very Good
Plant Height (inches).......................................40-48
Standability.................................................Good
Staygreen....................................................Good
Drought Tolerance.......................................Very Good
Head Exertion...........................................Very Good
Head Type...............................................Semi-Open
Threshability...........................................Excellent

Seed Characteristics

Planting Seed (Approximate Seeds/LB)......................15,000
Harvest Grain Color.......................................Bronze
Endosperm Type.....................................Hetero-Yellow

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............................................Tolerant
Fusarium Blight..............................Moderately Tolerant

Management Tips

Yields well under both dryland and irrigation. Matures very fast when planted late in the season.