Grain Sorghum

T-E Hardy

Features

A medium maturity cream-colored grain sorghum with resistance to Biotype E Greenbug. Excellent standability and height uniformity.

Agronomic Characteristics

Average Days to Mid-Bloom............................65-68
Relative Maturity...................................Medium
Uniformity.......................................Excellent
Plant Height (inches)................................34-40
Standability.....................................Excellent
Staygreen.............................................Good
Drought Tolerance................................Excellent
Head Exertion....................................Very Good
Head Type..........................................Compact
Threshability....................................Excellent

Seed Characteristics

Planting Seed (Approximate Seeds/LB)................14,000
Harvest Grain Color..................................Cream
Endosperm Type...............................Hetero-Yellow

Pest Resistance

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

Management Tips

Best adapted to dryland production. Will produce competitive yields at low populations.