What is the best month to plant sorghum?

When is sorghum planted?

Sorghum is usually planted in spring or summer. In most cases, sorghum is best planted from March to June each year because the temperature is relatively high during this period. In addition, sorghum can be planted as late as July. Sorghum is generally planted and propagated by sowing.

Planting time in the north and south: There is a slight difference in the time suitable for planting sorghum in the south and the north. Generally, sorghum is planted in February and March in the south, while sorghum is generally planted in April and May in the north.

Greenhouse planting time: Sorghum can be grown in greenhouses. The time for greenhouse planting is different from the time for open-air planting of sorghum. Generally, the time for greenhouse planting of sorghum is mainly between November and January of the following year.

Sorghum Origin and Planting Month

Sorghum is grown in a wide area and is a very common grain crop. Common producing areas include Liaoning, Hebei, Shanxi, Heilongjiang, Jilin, Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Anhui, Hubei, Sichuan and Guizhou.

Heilongjiang sorghum

Heilongjiang sorghum is usually planted around March in spring and usually matures in July or August. Heilongjiang sorghum is planted in a large area, has a wide range of uses, and has a high yield and wine yield.

Shaanxi sorghum

Shaanxi sorghum is usually planted in March and April and matures in July-October. The quality of Shaanxi sorghum is very good, the grains are full and there are almost no diseases and pests.

Sorghum Varieties and Planting Months

There are many varieties of sorghum. Generally, the sorghum varieties planted in each place are different. The more common sorghum varieties include Shennong Tianza No. 2, Jinnuo No. 3, Jiliang No. 2, Xinfeng 218, Jinnuo No. 5 and Xiangliangyou Glutinous Sorghum No. 1.

Jinnuo No.3

Jinnuo No. 3 is usually planted in mid-March and will mature at the end of July. The growth cycle of Jinnuo No. 3 is 4 months. The shape of the sorghum is generally spindle-shaped, which is very suitable for brewing.

Xinfeng 218

Xinfeng 218 is planted in mid-April and early May in spring and will mature in October. Xinfeng 218 is a very common variety. Generally, the ears are very large and produce many sorghum grains.