Sugargraze Forage Seeds
Sugargraze Forage – Hybrid Sweet Sorghum
Sugargraze Forage is a high-yielding, sweet sorghum hybrid developed for single-cut fodder use. Known as the “Silage Specialist”, it provides excellent nutrition and is highly suitable for silage making.
Key Features
- High yield and excellent nutrition
- Brix content: 16–18%
- Protein: 11–13%
- High metabolizable energy
- Drought tolerant with good sustainability
- Highly digestible and palatable
- Ideal for silage preparation
Crop Characteristics
- Tall, thick, and juicy stems with soft internodes
- High dry matter production
- Wider adaptability to different climates
- Grows well in various soil types (pH 6.5–7.0)
- Avoid saline or highly acidic soils
Sowing Details
Recommended Sowing Seasons & States:
| Season | States |
|---|---|
| Kharif | KA, AP, TN, TS, MH, MP, GJ, RJ, HR, PB, UP, OR, JK |
| Rabi | KA, AP, TN, TS, MH, MP, GJ, RJ, HR, PB, UP, OR, BH, JK |
| Summer | KA, AP, TN, TS, MH, MP, GJ, RJ, HR, PB, UP, OR, BH, JK |
Cultivation Guidelines
- Seed Rate: 6 kg per acre
- Spacing: 25 cm (row to row), 10 cm (plant to plant)
- First Harvest: 40–50 days (green fodder); 75–90 days (for silage)
- Irrigation: Every 7 days in summer and every 12 days during the rainy season
Additional Notes
For best results, maintain sufficient moisture in the field for higher palatability and biomass. This crop adapts well across diverse soils and climates, making it a preferred choice for sustainable fodder cultivation.
| Size: 1 |
| Unit: kg |