Coral Sorghum

 Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor   Seeds per pack ~ 70.  Packed for 2025 Origins and HistoryCoral Sorghum is an heirloom variety belonging to Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor, one of the oldest cultivated grains in the world. Sorghum was first domesticated in Africa more than 5,000 years ago, with archaeological evidence tracing its origins to regions of Sudan and Ethiopia. From there, it spread across the African continent, Asia, and later to the Americas through trade and migration. The Coral Sorghum variety is known for its striking coral-colored seed heads, often grown by traditional farmers and seed keepers preserving the vibrant diversity of heritage sorghums. Its lineage reflects centuries of adaptation to dry climates and marginal soils, making it a resilient crop with deep cultural roots in African and African-diasporic farming traditions. Appearance and CharacteristicsCoral Sorghum is named for its beautiful pinkish-coral panicles that shimmer in sunlight as they mature. The pl