ADV F8322 Forage Sorghum

ADV F8322 Forage Sorghum is a medium-season silage with grain. It was the first forage sorghum with Aphix-level sugarcane aphid tolerance. It provides excellent seedling vifor and plant uniformity. The hybrid also offers excellent standability and is an exceptional producer in a wide range of growing conditions, consistently outyielding competitors in the same class by up to 20%.

Suggested seeding rates:  In the Midwest, 6-7 lbs/acre (Maximum 100,000 seeds/acre)

Approx. seeds/lb.:  12-14,000 (check seed bag)

Seeding depth:  Drill 1″ – 1½″ deep in a firm, moist and warm seedbed.

Preferred soils:  Medium to lighter soils that are well drained.  Do not plant in high pH soils.  See tech sheet for more information.

Establishment:  ADV F8322 Forage sorghum should be planted after soil temperature reaches at least 60° F and is climbing.

Management:

• Nitrogen fertility should not exceed 100 units per acre including available nitrogen in the soil.
• Potassium levels should be kept up, particularly if the soil pH is lower than 6.2.
• ADV F8322 Forage sorghum is usually harvested around 105 days after emergence.
• For highest foliage protein levels, cut prior to heading
• Protein levels will decline as harvest is delayed, however energy will increase upon heading.
• Optimum harvest recommendation is when 80 percent or more of heading has occurred to soft dough stage of the grain.