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🌾🖤 Black Sorghum Seeds – 50 Seeds – Sorghum bicolor
🌾🖤 Black Sorghum Seeds – 50 Seeds – Sorghum bicolor
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Grow the versatile and nutrient-rich Black Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)—an ancient grain prized for its dark, glossy seeds and robust, drought-tolerant growth. 🌾🖤 Black sorghum is excellent for use as a cereal grain, animal feed, or ground into gluten-free flour. Its high antioxidant content makes it a superfood favorite.
This warm-season crop thrives in hot, dry climates and poor soils, making it a perfect choice for sustainable and resilient farming or home gardens.
Key Information:
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Latin Name: Sorghum bicolor
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Seed Count: 50 seeds
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Plant Type: Warm-season annual grain crop
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Plant Height: 4–8 feet (1.2–2.4 meters)
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Hardiness Zones: USDA 7–11
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Sun Requirements: Full sun
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Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile to poor soils; tolerates drought
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Sowing Time:
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Outdoors: After last frost, when soil temperature reaches 60°F (16°C) or higher
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Germination Time: 7–14 days
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Spacing: 6–12 inches apart in rows 30–36 inches apart
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Watering Needs: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Usage:
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Culinary: Use seeds as whole grains, popped like popcorn, or ground into gluten-free flour
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Animal Feed: Nutritious fodder for livestock
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Industrial: Used for biofuel and sorghum syrup production
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Ornamental: Attractive tall stalks with dark seed heads add visual interest in garden beds
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Health Benefits: Rich in antioxidants, fiber, and essential nutrients
Tips for Success:
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Plant in warm soil for best germination and growth
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Thin seedlings to avoid overcrowding
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Monitor for pests like aphids and sorghum midge
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Harvest when seed heads are dry and grains hard
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