SPS Sudan Hay

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HIGH YIELD | DROUGHT/SALINITY TOLERANT HAYBRID

This is a high yielding, drought and salinity tolerant, sorghum sudangrass hybrid that has extremely high digestibility (NDFD Test 60-70%), which is similar to BMR varieties. A high leaf to stem ratio with thin sweet stalks enhances the desirability of this grass and makes it an excellent baled hay crop.

Increase Yield and Profitability

Yield potential of over 10 dry matter tons/acre, with great regrowth. This hybrid allows growers to increase profitability due to higher yields, earlier planting and less water requirements per season, compared to competing sorghum sudangrass crops.
Argonomic Traits

Harvest Recommendations:
First Cutting Height: 30-40”
Days to First Cutting: 30-40 days
Regrowth: Excellent
Plant Type: Sweet and Palatable
Min/Max pH: 6.0-8.5
Standability: Excellent
Sugar Can Aphid: No

Seeding Information

Seeds Per Pound: +/- 18,000
Soil Temp: As low as 45ºF (7ºC)
Seeding Depth: 1″
Row Spacing: 12″-36″

Crop Use Information

Dryland/Irrigated: Both
Double Cropping: Boot stage cutting
Dry Yield Potential: 10+ DM Ton/Acre @ <5% Moisture
Crude Protein: Excellent
NDFD, TDN: Excellent
Fertilizer: 1-1.25 Lbs N per growing day/acre
Herbicides: Atrazine, 2-4D, Dual Magnum (Safener needed), Prowl

Plant Traits

• No-till Drill optional to support regenerative farming practices
• Seedless variety which produces higher yields
• Extremely leafy with thin stalks
• High quality, palatability and digestibility
• Tolerant of high temperatures and humidity
• Can be planted early, at the same time as corn
• Lower water requirements than corn

"The ease of use for the staff and not having to schedule time to manage additional practices to keep those areas playable and just hope to make it through the season has been a huge difference. TurfMend® will be used daily to help maintain high traffic areas moving forward and would highly recommend giving it a try"

High Yield, High Digestibility

• Over 10 dry matter tons/acre
• NDFD Test 60-70%

Seeding Options

Can No-till Drill to support regenerative farming practices

High Palatability

High leaf to stem ratio with thin sweet stalks

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