PDF Product Sheet Sorghum (Sorghum sudanense) Characteristics: C4-plant Leaves: linear, hard Height: up to 2-3 m (As catch crop approx. 1.5 m) Inflorescence: panicle Root: Epigeogenous rhizome, deep, strong rooting Environmental needs: Requires warmth Undemanding regarding soil Drought-tolerant Sensitive to frost Well suited for very dry sites Use: Silage Catch crop Green manure: Good value as a preceding crop Large biomass growth under warm weather conditions Function within TerraLife: Epigeogenous rhizome Forming soil structure Reducing nematodes (Pratylenchus) Mycorrhization-promoter (P) Early sowing is possible Neutral within crop rotations TerraLife mixtures: MaizePro DT For source references click here. Interesting articles about cover crops Approved retailer Approved retailer Approved retailer
