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Hybrid Sorghum-Sudan Grass King is an exceptional forage variety, expertly combining the beneficial traits of Sorghum bicolor and Sorghum sudanense. This drought-tolerant grass is perfect for feeding cattle, sheep, horses, pigs, and other livestock, adapting beautifully to various environments.

🌱 1. Plant Characteristics

                    (1) Growth Habits

  • Fast Growth: The first harvest can be done 30-45 days after sowing, with 5-8 consecutive harvests possible under optimal conditions.
  • Drought and Heat Tolerance: More resistant to dry and hot climates than regular forage grasses, making it suitable for arid and warm regions.
  • Strong Regeneration Ability: Rapid regrowth after cutting ensures a continuous supply of forage.
  • Pest and Disease Resistance: More resistant to diseases and pests compared to regular Sudan grass.
  • Well-Developed Root System: Efficient in absorbing nutrients and water, allowing it to grow even in poor soil.

(2) Nutritional Value

  • High Protein Content: Contains 10-14% crude protein in dry matter, which is higher than regular Sudan grass.
  • Rich in Energy: Highly palatable, livestock enjoy eating it, which helps increase weight gain and milk production.
  • Moderate Fiber Content: Easily digestible, reducing the risk of digestive issues.
  • High Sugar Content: Suitable for silage production, enhancing feed preservation and palatability.

🌾 2. Suitable Growing Conditions

Soil Requirements

  • Highly adaptable, can grow in sandy, loamy, or clay soils, but thrives best in well-drained, fertile soil.
  • Soil pH range: 5.5-7.5, suitable for slightly acidic to neutral soils.

🌍 3. Cultivation and Management

(1) Sowing Methods

  • Sowing Season: Spring and summer when the temperature is above 15°C.
  • Sowing Techniques:
  • Row Planting: 30-40 cm row spacing for better ventilation and sunlight exposure.
  • Broadcast Seeding: Suitable for large-scale grazing, requiring a higher seeding rate.
  • Seeding Depth: 2-3 cm deep; too shallow may lead to seed washout, while too deep affects germination.

(2) Water and Fertilizer Management

💧 Watering

  • Keep soil moist after sowing to aid seed germination.
  • Irrigate during droughts to promote regrowth.
  • Reduce watering in the later stages to improve silage quality.

🌿 Fertilization

  • Apply sufficient base fertilizer (organic or compound fertilizer) to support seedling growth.
  • Use nitrogen fertilizer after each harvest to boost protein content and regrowth ability.

🚜 4. Forage Utilization

(1) Harvesting and Grazing

  • First Harvest: When plants reach 80-100 cm, maximizing yield and palatability.
  • Cutting Height: Leave a 10-15 cm stubble to encourage regrowth.
  • Grazing: Best for rotational grazing; forage should be 60-80 cm tall before grazing to prevent livestock damage to roots.

(2) Silage and Hay Production

🥬 Silage

  • Harvest at 100-120 cm for optimal sugar content and fermentation.
  • Chop into 2-3 cm pieces, compact and seal airtight, ferment for 30-40 days before feeding.

🌞 Hay

  • Harvest on sunny days, spread to dry for 2-3 days until the moisture content drops below 15%, ensuring long-term storage.

✅ 5. Suitable For

✔ Livestock Farmers (Reduces feed costs)

✔ Ranch Owners (Boosts pasture productivity and income)

✔ Agricultural Growers (Sell forage or silage feed)

✔ Ecological Restoration Projects (For soil conservation and greening)

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High-Yielding Forage Seed
UGX 99,000.00