Sorghum Seeds - Martin Milo

Sorghum bicolor. 120 days to maturity. In 1937 a plant that appeared in a field of another variety that was infested with milo disease. This plant however appeared outstanding because of its resistance. Thus Martin Milo was born. W.P. Martin in Lubbock, Texas is credited for this selection. Sorghum Seeds - Martin Milo Seeding rate is 9 - 20 lbs per acre, with 16 lbs per acre being optimal. In areas of drought seeding rate is 5 - 6 lbs. Sorghum is a traditional crop in the South and can be used as a summer cover crop. It is a drought tolerant and can used alone or in a cover crop mix. Sorghums are quick growing grasses that can suppress weeds and penetrate compacted soils with extensive root systems. One of the first double dwarf combine harvested types at 3-4'. Seeds are a reddish-brown. Seed heads are threshed easily. Stalks are slender and seldom tiller. Martin Milo Sorghum has excellent drought tolerance. Seeds Per Package: 1 oz - Approximately 1,000 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 16