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Sorghum bicolor Synonyms: S. vulgare var. technicumCommon Name(s): Broomcorn Family: Poaceae Growth Habit: Annual Invasiveness: Close relative of noxious weed:IA, IN, OH, Growing Days: 90 to 130 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=104° (F) | Opt.Max=95° (F) | Opt.Min=72° (F) | Abs.Min=46° (F) | Precipitation: 12 to 60 (in.) Winter Minimum: Soil pH: 5.5 to 7.5 Soil Texture/Type: Lt Loams and heavy Clays Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day Light Intensity: Very bright Comments: Used for making brooms and whiskbrooms. Labor intensive. Close relative of shattercane. Diseases: Pythium, Sclerotinia, Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rhizoctonia, Cercospora, Anthrachose Uses: Material -, Environ. - ornamental Woodiness: Herbaceous Climate: Dry climate, tropical-wet and dry Geographical Origin: Cultivated Metric UnitsReturn to Search Results
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