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Grain Sorghum
HIGH YIELD 700
Med-Medium Late Maturity
High Tolerance to Sugar Cane Aphid
Tall, high yielding grain sorghum Excellent disease tolerance
Strengths: Disease Ratings: 8
- High test weight Leaf Blight 8
- Good exertion Head Smut 9
- Adaptable to different soil types Downy Mildew 8
- Very tolerant to foliar diseases Fusarium 8
- Very good stay green Rust
Plant Characteristics: Areas of Adaptation:
From South Texas to Kansas
Days to maturity 110-115
Days to mid-bloom 65-75
Plant Height 63-67”
Panicle Length 10-11”
Head Exertion 7-8”
Grain Color Red
Head Type Semi-compact
All ratings are general. Different pathotypes, races, and biotypes of diseases and insects can cause ratings to change.
All ratings are based on local field screenings and university screenings
HR= High Resistance, HT= Highly Tolerant, T= Tolerant, MT= Moderately Tolerant, S= Susceptible
1= Poor, 10= Excellent
Management Tips:
This hybrid has very high yield potential with great eye appeal. It should be planted in higher rainfall
areas or under irrigation for maximum performance. With the taller plant height and good exertion,
this hybrid allows for grazing or baling the stalks after harvest.
