Sorghum Sudanense
Sorghum x drummondii

Sorghum Sudanense

Sorghum Sudanense commonly called as Sudan Grass. It  grows up to 6 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, high moisture, edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Sorghum Sudanense

Habit

Grass

Height

2-3 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, sandy

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

High

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa, Asia

Climatic Condition

Tropical

Temperature (°)

20-35°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Loamy, compost

Fertilizers

Organic, balanced NPK

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

1-2 kg

Flowering Time

Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.5 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Forage, livestock feed

NPK ratio 

2:25:25

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

Forage, livestock feed

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% loam, 25% compost, 25% peat moss


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Rich in nutrients and used as animal fodder.

· Has some antioxidant properties.

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