ADV F7232 Forage Sorghum

ADV F7232 Forage Sorghum is a short-statured, 105-110 day BMR-6 forage sorghum. ADV F7232 is a medium-season forage sorghum with excellent yield for maturity and superior forage quality potential. This BMR-6 forage sorghum provides exceptional nutritional value, while its brachytic dwarf trait adds a much tighter distance between internodes and allows for better standability. ADV F7232 is adaptable and well-suited for full or limited irrigation or high-yield dryland.

Suggested seeding rates:  In the Midwest, 5-7 lbs/acre (Maximum 100,000 seeds/acre)

Approx. seeds/lb.:  14-18,000 (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 F7232 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 F7232 Forage sorghum is usually harvested between 105 to 110 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.