Grain Sorghum

T-E Gage


Features

Medium-early hybrid which reaches mid-bloom in 65-69 days. Produces highly palatable, cream-colored grain on a compact head. High yield potential - even under stress.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom...............................65-69
Relative Maturity................................Medium Early
Uniformity...............................................Fair
Plant Height (inches)...................................40-48
Standability.............................................Good
Staygreen................................................Fair
Drought Tolerance...................................Excellent
Head Exertion.......................................Very Good
Head Type.............................................Compact
Threshability.......................................Very Good

Seed Characteristics

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

Pest Resistance

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

Management Tips

A top choice for dryland production where it displays the ability to maintain competitive yield levels at low plant populations.