GRAIN SORGHUM CHARACTERISTICS CHART
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Characteristics
John Prukop Premont, TX When my Golden Acres Seed Specialist, Chris Cernosek, says he’ll call back in an hour with the information I need, I can set my watch by it. An hour later he’s calling me back. You don’t get that from the big seed companies…
CHART RATINGS: Important Note: Ratings based on the average performance of a hybrid grown over a wide range of climate and soil types within its adapted maturity under normal growing conditions. Extreme conditions may adversely affect performance. Consult your local Golden Acres Genetics Seed Specialist for specific product recommendations.
25
3311
3325
ME
ME
Height (inches)
38-44
36-40
Seed Color
Cream
Red
Approximate Seeds per Pound
13,500
13,500
Drought Tolerance
9
9
Standability
9
8
Head Type
7
7
Head Exsertion
6
7
Smut
6
7
Anthracnose
6
6
MDMV
5
7
Downy Mildew Pathogen 1 & 2
4
6
Downy Mildew Pathogen 3
3
3
Greenbug Resistance
C
C
Maturity
Ratings: 9 = Exceptional; 8 & 7 = Above Average; 6 & 5 = Average; 4 & 3 = Below Average; 2 & 1 = Poor Maturity: E = Early; ME = Medium Early; M = Medium; ML = Medium Late; L = Late Head Type: 1 = Tight; 9 = Very Open Head Exsertion: 1 = None; 6 = Favorable; 9 = Excessive
Greenbug Resistance: C = Biotype C; E = Biotype E; I = Biotype I; K = Biotype K; S = Susceptible