Hybrid Sorghum Sudangrass Seed
Our premium Hybrid Sorghum Sudangrass Seed is sourced from the USA and bred to deliver exceptional forage yield, rapid establishment, and superior regrowth. Combining the high productivity of forage sorghum with the fine-stemmed quality of Sudan grass, this hybrid is one of the most productive warm-season annual forage crops available.
Hybrid Sorghum Sudangrass is widely recognized for its outstanding drought tolerance, vigorous growth, excellent feed quality, and multiple harvest potential. It produces abundant leafy forage with excellent digestibility, making it an ideal choice for hay production, grazing, silage, and green chop.
Its extensive root system also improves soil structure, enhances water infiltration, and contributes to better soil health, making it an excellent crop for sustainable forage production.
Origin
- USA
- Hungary
Recommended Uses
Hybrid Sorghum Sudangrass is ideally suited for:
- Hay Production
- Pasture Grazing
- Green Chop
- Silage Production
- Emergency Summer Forage
- Cover Cropping
- Soil Improvement Programs
Its large stems contribute to exceptional biomass production. When harvested for hay, slightly longer drying time may be required compared to finer-stemmed forage grasses.
Agronomic Characteristics
| Characteristic | Specification |
| Crop Type | Warm-season annual hybrid forage |
| Growth Habit | Tall, upright, leafy |
| Plant Height | 5–12 ft (1.5–3.6 m) |
| Root Depth | Up to 5 ft (1.5 m) |
| Stem Type | Large, juicy stems with abundant foliage |
| Regrowth | Excellent |
| Drought Tolerance | Excellent |
| Heat Tolerance | Excellent |
| Water Use Efficiency | High |
| Maturity | Early to Medium |
Planting Recommendations
- Recommended planting period: May through August, after the risk of frost has passed.
- Best planted following corn or other spring crops.
- Minimum soil temperature: 18°C (65°F) for rapid germination.
- Soil pH: 6.0–7.5 (optimum 6.5).
- Planting depth:
- ¾–1¼ inches (2–3 cm) in heavy soils.
- Up to 2 inches (5 cm) in sandy soils.
- Recommended seeding rate:
- 14–18 kg per hectare
- 5.5–7 kg per acre
- Performs best in fertile, well-drained soils with adequate nitrogen fertility.
Production Performance
Hybrid Sorghum Sudangrass is among the highest-yielding annual forage crops available.
| Performance | Typical Value |
| First Harvest | Approximately 45 days after planting |
| Subsequent Harvests | Every 30–40 days under favorable conditions |
| Number of Cuttings | 2–3 per growing season |
| Plant Height | 5–12 ft (1.5–3.6 m) |
| Average Yield | Approximately 2,000 kg per acre per cutting* |
*Actual forage yield varies according to climate, irrigation, soil fertility, and crop management.
Nutritional Value
When harvested at the vegetative or early boot stage, Hybrid Sorghum Sudangrass produces highly digestible forage with excellent nutritional quality.
Typical forage analysis:
| Nutrient | Typical Range |
| Crude Protein | 14–20% |
| Moisture (Hay) | ≤12% |
| ADF (Acid Detergent Fiber) | 28–35% |
| NDF (Neutral Detergent Fiber) | 45–60% |
| TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients) | 58–65% |
During early growth, Hybrid Sorghum Sudangrass often provides higher protein and energy levels than corn forage. As the crop reaches full maturity, its energy content decreases to approximately 20% below corn silage, while still maintaining excellent forage quality and high biomass production.
Harvest Management
- First cutting approximately 45 days after planting.
- Harvest at 90–120 cm (3–4 ft) for optimum forage quality and rapid regrowth.
- Maintain a cutting height of 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) to encourage vigorous regrowth.
- Under good growing conditions, expect 2–3 harvests during the season.
Seed Quality
Our Hybrid Sorghum Sudangrass Seed is produced under strict quality assurance standards to ensure reliable field performance.
- High Genetic Purity
- Excellent Seed Vigor
- Germination: Minimum 85–90%
- Uniform Seed Size
- High Field Emergence
- Available as Certified or Non-Certified seed
Suitable For
Hybrid Sorghum Sudangrass provides highly nutritious forage for:
- Dairy Cattle
- Beef Cattle
- Horses
- Sheep
- Goats
- Camels
Its high palatability, rapid regrowth, and excellent digestibility make it one of the preferred forage crops for commercial livestock production.
Packaging
Available in:
- 25 kg seed bags
Suitable for commercial farms, forage producers, agricultural cooperatives, seed distributors, and international export markets.
Key Benefits
- Premium USA hybrid genetics
- Extremely high forage and biomass production
- Fast establishment and vigorous growth
- Excellent drought and heat tolerance
- Strong regrowth with multiple harvests
- Deep root system for improved water efficiency
- Highly digestible and palatable forage
- Suitable for hay, silage, grazing, and green chop
- Improves soil structure and organic matter
- Ideal for commercial livestock production and sustainable forage systems