Supra SS MP
This high-yielding Sorghum X Sudan Grass (SS) Multi-Purpose (MP) hybrid variety is a “one-crop does all” kind of crop. It’s very high in yield, coming in at 55 wet tons (@ 65% moisture University of California Kearney Sorghum and Sorghum X Sudan Grass 2024 Summer Trials). As well, farmers use it for a great 1-cut silage crop or a multi-cut haylage or dry-baled crop. A high leaf to stem ratio, with multiple tillers grown per plant, allows the plant to grow thick and heavy, allowing a farmer to maximize his acres from increased yields.
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As well, this crop produces a sweet, highly desirable, palatable feed for your livestock which is highly digestable (NDFD 60-70%) which is similar to a lot of BMR varieties, although this variety is not BMR. As well, highly drought tolerant and very efficient on fertilizer.
Agronomic Traits
Harvest Height:
Haylage/Baylage (multi-cut)
1st Cutting Height: 30" - 40"+
Days to 1st Cutting: Flag Leaf Stage
2nd Cutting & Beyond: Flag Leaf Stage
Silage (One Cut per season)
Soft-Dough Stage: 95 - 105 days approx
Grazing
Above 4ft and 7 - 10 days after stress event on
crop
* Let Prussic acid dissipate - recommended to
check prussic acic levels before allowing cows to
graze
Regrowth: Excellent
Plant Type: Sweet and Palatable
Min/Max pH: 6.0 - 8.5
Standability: Excellent
Sugar Cane Aphid: 3 out of 5
Seeding Information
Silage - Density (recommended lbs/acre): 6 - 8
Haylage - Density (recommended lbs/acre): 10 - 12
Seeds Per Pound (jumbo/large): +/- 18,000
Soil Temperature: 58ºF (14ºC)
Seeding Depth: 3/4" - 1" deep
Row Spacing: 12" - 36"
Crop Use Information
Dryland/Irrigated: Both
Double Cropping: Boot Stage Cutting
Dry Yield Potential: 7+ Ton/Acre @ <5% moisture
Crude Protein: Excellent
NDFD, TDN: Excellent
Fertilizer: 1-1¼ Lbs N per growing day/acre
Herbicides: Atrazine, 2 - 4D, Dual Magnum*, Prowl
*Safener required for Dual Magnum
Plant Traits
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No-till Drill to support regenerative farming practices
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Seedless variety which produces high yields
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Extremely leafy with thin stalks and high tillering
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High quality, palatability, and digestibility
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Tolerant of high temperatures and humidity
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Lower water requirements than corn (as much as 30 - 40%)
