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Sorghum, Milo, Broomcorn, Durra, Karrir-corn, Guinea-corn, Shattercane 'Red's Red Sweet'

Sorghumbicolor

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Family
Poaceae (poh-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Sorghum (SOR-gum)
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Species
bicolor (BY-kul-ur)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Water Requirements

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

An heirloom that has been grown in northern Missouri for many years. More adapted to northern climates than many sorghums. Makes excellen...Read More

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