Sorghum Seeds – Heirloom Cover Crop Forage Classic

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Contains about 5 grams of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-7092-SOR-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Sorghum 'Green Grazer' (Sorghum bicolor x Sorghum sudanense), a traditional open-pollinated sorghum-sudangrass hybrid, is celebrated as a high-yielding cover crop, green manure, and forage grass. Growing rapidly into tall, lush stands 6 to 10 feet in height, it produces dense, fine-stemmed leafy green growth that aggressively smothers weeds while building massive organic biomass. Renowned for its extensive, deep-penetrating root network, Green Grazer breaks up compacted subsoils, scavenges excess nutrients, and naturally suppresses root-knot nematodes through biofumigation when chopped and tilled into the soil. Beyond soil restoration, mature grain seeds can be milled into nutritious, 100% gluten-free whole grain flour suitable for gluten-free baking. An exceptional multi-purpose cover crop for warm summer months, it delivers outstanding heat and drought resilience.

Specifications

Plant Name: Sorghum 'Green Grazer' / Sorghum-Sudangrass (Sorghum bicolor x Sorghum sudanense)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated Hybrid Type
Plant Class: Warm-Season Annual Grass / Poaceae Family (Poaceae)
Color: Deep emerald green leaves, tan-to-brown seed heads
Plant Characteristics: Tall upright growth habit (72–120 inches tall / 180–300 cm), rapid biomass production, extensive deep root system, high tillering capacity, biofumigant properties, heat resilience, naturally gluten-free edible seeds suitable for flour milling
Suitable Space: Agricultural fields, large vegetable garden plots, soil restoration beds, orchard rows
Season: Late Spring through Autumn Frost (Warm Season Cover Crop, ~45–60 Days to First Cutting / Biomass Incorporation)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors late May through June once soil temperatures consistently exceed 18°C (65°F), frost danger completely passed (sow 0.5 to 1 inch deep). Broadcast evenly or drill in rows 6 to 12 inches apart. Mow or flail-chop when growth reaches 3 to 4 feet tall to encourage dense tillering or till under prior to autumn frost.
Sunlight: Full Sun (6+ hours direct sunlight daily required)
Watering Needs: Low to Moderate (drought-tolerant once established; requires initial moisture for germination, thriving in warm, well-drained soils)
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What is included?

Contains about 5 grams of seeds

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Good to know

Massive organic matter production builds soil structure, increasing long-term topsoil fertility
Deep taproot network aerates compacted subsoil layers while scavenging residual nitrogen
Mature seeds harvestable for home-milling into nutritious 100% gluten-free grain flour

Rapid tall growth requires heavy-duty flail mowers or rototillers for effective crop incorporation
Stressed or young plants contain prussic acid compounds unsafe for direct livestock grazing prior to reaching 24 inches in height

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