Profile
Buffalo is a hybrid which is well-performing in France. The plants reach heights of 1.60 to 1.80 mtr. The late ripening sorghum benefits from a long growing season.
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Brown Mid Rib technology for fast lignin degradation
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Harvest in October and ensiling with maize is possible ensiling together with corn
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Broad leaves
Usage
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| Corn | ||
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Sowing
| Sowing rate | 20 - 25 Plants/m² | |
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| Seed distance | 25 - 50 cm | |
| Sowing rate | 20 - 25 Plants/m² | |
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| Seed distance | 25 - 50 cm | |
Sowing date
At a soil temperature of 12 - 14°C (mid-May - early June).
Seedbed
An optimal seed bed for quick warming and emergence of the sorghum plants.
Seeding procedure
Sorghum is sown in rows with an beet or corn sowing machine with sorghum discs. As an alternative sorghum can also be broadcast-sown.
When selecting your sowing machine, please take in mind that seed sizes might vary greatly amongst varieties.
Sowing density
210.000 - 270.000 zaden per/ha
Sowing depth
2-4 cm
Fertilization
- Nitrogen: 60 - 80 kg/ha
- Phosphate: 35 - 45 kg/ha
- Potassium: 120 - 150 kg/ha
Plant protection
A preparation of a false seed bed before sowing reduces weed pressure during initial development. A combination of mechanical and chemical weed control, whenever possible, is also recommended.
Harvesting date
- Yield: 12 - 16 tons of dry matter
- Dry matter content: 28-32 %
- Harvest time: September - October