The crop produces vigorous plants with a height ranging from 185 to 195 cm, supported by thin and succulent stems along with elongated internodes. Its narrow dark green leaves and profuse tillering habit, producing more than seven tillers per plant, ensure continuous and abundant fodder production throughout the season.
Hybrid Sorghum Vikraal matures within 125 to 130 days and starts flowering in 52 to 56 days. Farmers can take the first cutting as early as 46 days after sowing, followed by 5 to 6 harvests, making it an ideal choice for long-duration green fodder availability.
The grains are blackish-brown, bold, and uniform with 16 to 18 seeds per pod. This variety also offers excellent nutritional value with oil content ranging between 40 to 41 percent and low HCN levels below 400 ppm, ensuring safe and healthy fodder for livestock.
With its excellent disease tolerance, high biomass production, and superior fodder yield, Hybrid Sorghum Vikraal is a reliable option for dairy farmers and fodder growers looking for consistent performance and quality output.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Plant Height | 185-195 cm |
| Days to Maturity | 125-130 Days |
| Days to Flowering | 52-56 Days |
| First Cutting | 46 Days After Sowing |
| Number of Harvests | 5-6 Cuttings |
| Seeds per Pod | 16-18 |
| Grain Colour | Blackish Brown, Bold |
| 1000 Grain Weight | 5.5-6 gm |
| Oil Content | 40-41% |
| HCN Level | Below 400 ppm |
Key Features of Hybrid Sorghum Vikraal
- Wider adaptability across regions
- Excellent fodder quality
- High biomass production
- Strong rejuvenation capacity
- Profuse tillering habit
- Tolerant to moisture stress
- Resistant to foliar diseases and sucking pests
- Multiple cutting fodder variety
Benefits for Farmers
- Continuous green fodder supply
- Superior fodder yield and quality
- Healthy livestock nutrition
- Reduced crop loss due to disease tolerance
- Better regrowth after cutting
- Suitable for dairy and fodder farming
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