Sorghum nervosum Besser ex Schult.

Scientific Name: Sorghum nervosum Besser ex Schult.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Liliopsida / Commelinidae / Cyperales / Poaceae / Gramineae / Sorghum Moench/ Sorghum nervosum Besser ex Schult.

<i>Sorghum nervosum</i> Besser ex Schult.
General Information
Usda SymbolSONE7
GroupMonocot
Life CycleAnnual
Growth HabitsGraminoid
Native LocationsSONE7

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Sorghum nervosum Besser ex Schult. is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)47
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceNone
CaCO3 ToleranceLow
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementHigh
Fire ToleranceLow
Frost Free Days, Minimum60
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.5
Precipitation, Maximum60
Precipitation, Minimum18
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)12
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

After Harvest Regrowth RateRapid
ToxicityModerate
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSummer and Fall
BloatNone
C:N RatioLow
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousNo
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage TextureCoarse
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormBunch
Growth RateRapid
Height, Mature (feet)8.0
Known AllelopathYes
Leaf RetentionNo
Low Growing GrassNo
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate


Reproduction

Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Seed per Pound24960
Seed Spread RateSlow
Seedling VigorHigh
Small GrainYes
Vegetative Spread RateNone
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodLate Summer
Propagated by CuttingsNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Protein PotentialHigh
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalHigh
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo

<i>Sorghum nervosum</i> Besser ex Schult.

<i>Sorghum nervosum</i> Besser ex Schult.

<i>Sorghum nervosum</i> Besser ex Schult.

<i>Sorghum nervosum</i> Besser ex Schult.

<i>Sorghum nervosum</i> Besser ex Schult.

<i>Sorghum nervosum</i> Besser ex Schult.

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