| Agronomy
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Grain
sorghum
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| Grain
sorghum is also often referred to as milo. Most of the sorghums that
are cultivated are the dwarf types which grow to heights of about 4 feet.
The taller plants in that are often found interspersed in sorghum fields
are outcrosses or reversions back to the taller types from which the dwarf
varieties where derived. Grain sorghum is especially well adapted
to areas that are too dry for economical production of corn. Generally
in areas that receive enough rainfall or where irrigation is available,
corn will be more economical than Grain sorghum. |
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The grain
of sorghum is essentially used for the same purposes as the grain of corn.
Grain sorghum is not grown much in Indiana primarily because our wet autumns
do not allow the sorghum inflorescence to properly dry. Birds which
eat the immature sorghum seed can also be a problem for sorghum growers. |
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| The seed
of grain sorghum is round, rust colored and often is covered by small dark
spots. This is not an indication of disease but simply normal coloration
for sorghum seeds. |
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