Sorghum-Sudangrass

Warm season, quick growing annual grass with an extensive root system. Hybrid cross between forage Sorghum and Sudangrass. Adapted to well-drained, fertile soils. Tropical plant intolerant of frost or prolonged saturation. Inhibits soil nematodes and suppresses weeds when in dense stands. Highly palatable; use for silage, hay, green chop and pasture. Brown midrib (BMR) varieties are more digestible than traditional white midrib (WMR) varieties, however, BMR-types have an increased potential for lodging. Extremely toxic (prussic acid) to livestock after frost, drought stress and mechanical damage. To avoid toxicity wait until plants are 18 in. tall before grazing; one week after frost; 6-8 weeks after ensiling; do not graze during or immediately after drought stress. Never feed to horses.