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.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Crop Type | High-Yielding Multicut Forage Sorghum |
| Cuts per Season | 4-5 cuts (50-day intervals) |
| Growth Habit | Strong stem, excellent standability |
| Soil Requirement | pH 5.5-7.0, well-drained soils (avoid acidic & saline soils) |
| Irrigation Requirement | Every 7 days (summer) |
| Sowing Time | Spring: Feb-Apr |
| Spacing | 25 cm (row to row) × 10 cm (plant to plant) |
| Seed Rate | 10 kg per acre |
| Fertilizer Recommendation (Per Acre) | N-30 Kg (60 Kg Urea), P-15 Kg (30 Kg DAP or 100 Kg SSP), K-10 Kg (20 Kg Potash) |
| Weed & Pest Control | 8 Kg UMET per acre before sowing (for shoot & stem borer control) |
| Cutting Height | 1-1.5 meters for optimal nutritional value |
| Regrowth Management | Apply nitrogen & water post-harvest for faster regeneration |
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