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Sorghum x drummondii Synonyms: S. bicolor subsp. drummondii; S. sudanenseCommon Name(s): Sudan grass Family: Poaceae Growth Habit: Annual Invasiveness: Close relative of noxious weed:PA Growing Days: 90 to 120 (days) Temperature:
Abs.Max=100° (F) | Opt.Max=91° (F) | Opt.Min=70° (F) | Abs.Min=54° (F) | Precipitation: 24 to 35 (in.) Winter Minimum: 27° (F) Soil pH: 5.5 to 7 Soil Texture/Type: Medium to heavy textured soils Soil Drainage: Well Photoperiod Response: Short day and day neutral Light Intensity: Bright Comments: Hybrid of cultivated S. bicolor and S. arundinaceum. Close relative of shattercane. Widely adapted, drought resistant, and grows rapidly. Seeded in low precipitation areas. Diseases: Helminthosporium/Bipolaris, Rust Uses: Animal Food - forage, Poison - mammals, Weed - possible seed contam. Woodiness: Climate: Geographical Origin: Wide spread with cultivated species
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