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Sorghum spp.

Sorghum/Red Milo

Early maturing species; most attractive to mourning doves in the fall; makes emergency food for turkey, pheasants, and deer during the winter.

General Product Information
  • Item Number:
    SORDWARF
  • Species Type:
    Naturalized
  • Product Categories:
  • Characteristics:
    Stands erect into the winter.
  • Habitat:
    Cultivated fields.
  • Minimum Root Depth:
    12 in
  • pH:
    5.5 – 7.5
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    UPL
  • Midwest
    UPL
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    UPL
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    FACU
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Tolerances
  • Shade:
    Full Sun
  • Drought:
    High
  • Salt:
    Moderate
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    27,000
Included in mixes

$0.96/lb


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Description

Dwarf Sorghum/Red Milo is attractive to mourning doves in the fall. It stands upright in snow and makes emergency food during the winter for turkey, pheasants and deer. White Proso Millet and Black Oil Sunflower are extremely popular and effective for all birds. Buckwheat is extremely popular with mourning doves, turkey and deer. Seed before July 1st, preferably in May-June, in full sun and well-drained soils. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Summer

ColorSearchTerms

Yellow

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