Advanta Jumbo Gold Forage Sorghum Seeds are a high-yielding multicut variety, capable of 4 to 5 cuts at 50-day intervals, making it ideal for sustained livestock feed. It features strong stem structure, high digestibility, and excellent metabolic energy, ensuring better fodder quality. This variety is resistant to lodging, drought-tolerant, and performs well under both dry and irrigated conditions. With high biomass production and tolerance to major pests like stem borer and shoot fly, Jumbo Gold is the perfect choice for commercial fodder production and dairy farming.

Specifications

Key Features & Benefits

• Multicut variety (4-5 cuts per season) ensures continuous fodder supply
• Fast regrowth and high biomass production, maximizing per-acre yield
• Excellent drought & water stress tolerance, making it suitable for various climates
• Resistant to lodging, ensuring better crop standability
• High digestibility with rich metabolic energy, improving livestock health & milk production
• Performs well in both dryland & irrigated conditions, offering farmers flexibility
• Strong stem structure supports better leaf retention and feed quality
• Naturally tolerant to major pests (Stem Borer & Shoot Fly) under field conditions

Application & Usage (Short Version)

• Soil & Irrigation:

  • Thrives in pH 5.5-7.0, well-drained soils
  • Irrigation: Every 7 days (summer), 12 days (rainy season)

• Sowing & Cultivation:

  • Sowing Depth: 3-5 cm
  • Spacing: 25 cm (row to row) × 10 cm (plant to plant)
  • Sowing Methods:
    • Ridges & Furrows: Ensures better irrigation & staggered harvesting
    • Block Method: Allows continuous harvesting & irrigation

• Fertilizer Management:

  • Apply per acre:
    • N-30 Kg (60 Kg Urea), P-15 Kg (30 Kg DAP or 100 Kg SSP), K-10 Kg (20 Kg Potash)
  • Top Dressing: Apply Nitrogen after each cutting

• Weed & Pest Management:

  • Weed Control: Use UMET 8 Kg per acre before sowing for stem & shoot borer control

• Cutting & Harvesting:

  • Optimal Cutting Height: 1-1.5 meters for best nutrition
  • Cut 6-8 inches above ground level for fast regrowth
  • Post-Cutting: Apply Nitrogen & water for healthy regeneration