Greengrazer V Sorghum x Sundangrass

• Small-seeded and thin-stemmed type
• Dark green color with Green Top trait
• Anthracnose and Downy Mildew resistant

Greengrazer V is a new small-seeded three way cross with thin stems that are highly palatable. Regrowth after cutting is very fast. Greengrazer V is a dark green color and also possesses the Green Top trait, which allows for further extension of the plant. Planting Greengrazer V at higher populations per acre will result in a finer stemmed forage. Finer stems will allow the forage to dry faster for higher quality hay than is possible with thick stemmed types.

Harvest:

• Greengrazer V is usually harvested 63-65 days after seeding.
• Protein will decline as harvest is delayed, but energy will increase upon heading due to continued sugar formation in the sorghum stalks and leaves, and carbohydrate depostion in the developine grains.

Seeding:

• Soil temperature should be at least 60° F
• Greengrazer V is ussually planted between June 10 and July 10 in the northern states.
• Can be no-tilled into the stubble of winter and spring crops
• Planting depth should be1".
• Do not plant in soils with pH greater than 7.5 to 8.0. Chlorosis will be a severe problem.

Strengths:

• High yield potential.
• Thin-stemmed plant type.
• Small-seeded type.
• Dark green plant color.
• Green Top trait (further extension)
• Good overall disease resistance package.
• Resistant to Anthracnose and Downy Mildew
• Sweet juicy midrib.

Weaknesses:

• Moderate drought tolerence
• Poor storage-juicy midrib favors bacteria

Avoid Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning from sorghum:

Avoid large nitrogen applications prior to expected drought periods. 2,4-D can increase Prussic Acid concentration for several weeks after application. Do not harvest drought-damaged plants within 4 days following a good rain. Do not green chop within 7 days of a killing frost. Cut at a higher stubble height, nitrates tend to accumulate in the lower stalk. Wait 1 month before feeding silage to give Prussic Acid enough time to escape.