{"title":"Sorghum","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"multi-color-corn-broom","title":"Multi Color Broom Corn","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSorghum bicolor\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW CORN, BROOM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect seed from the last frost date through mid-June when the soil temperature is at least 60–70°F (15–21°C). In short-season areas, broom corn should be planted as early as possible to ensure adequate time to reach maturity. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8\" apart. As a grass, rather than a typical corn, broom corn does not cross-pollinate with members of the Zea mays species. Harvest at different times to get variation in the color of the seed heads. Soil pH 6.0–6.8. Hardiness zones 5–12. Annual.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 1,350 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 5 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/4–1\/2”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e55–65˚F\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e4–21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30–36”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e110–120\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMulti Color Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e.25 Pound ≈ 4,909 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Pound ≈ 19,636 seeds\u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 1,227 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##Red, purple, brown and yellow seed heads grow from this broom corn. Grows to 8–10’ tall. Drought tolerant. Perfect for fall decorating. Broom corn is not actually a corn, but a tall, attractive, annual ornamental corn-like grass with a graceful and distinctly tropical appearance. The stalks are similar to corn but do not produce ears. Seed heads appear from the tops of the plants instead of a tassel. When left unharvested, the seeds can be used as a winter food source for wildlife. Tags: Color: Multi Color, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Heritage: Heirloom\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSorghum bicolor, commonly called sorghum and also known as great millet, durra, jowari, or milo, is a grass species cultivated for its grain, which is used for food for humans, animal feed and ethanol production. Sorghum originated in northern Africa, and is now cultivated widely in tropical and subtropical regions. Sorghum is the world's fifth-most important cereal crop after rice, wheat, maize, and barley. S. bicolor is typically an annual, but some cultivars are perennial. It grows in clumps that may reach over 4 m high. The grain is small, ranging from 2 to 4 mm in diameter. Sweet sorghums are sorghum cultivars that are primarily grown for foliage, syrup production, and ethanol; they are taller than those grown for grain. Sorghum bicolor is the cultivated species of sorghum; its wild relatives make up the botanical genus Sorghum.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"100 Seeds","offer_id":6036985675815,"sku":"15340","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":39916145213482,"sku":"","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1\/4 Pound","offer_id":31307005296682,"sku":"","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Pound","offer_id":31307006509098,"sku":"","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/Multi-Color-Broom-Corn.jpg?v=1512527453"},{"product_id":"black-seeded-sorghum","title":"Black-Seeded Sorghum","description":"\"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/restorationseeds.mom\/pages\/table-menu1\"\u003eSorghum bicolor\u003c\/a\u003e##\n\u003cdiv class=\"how-to-grow-trigger how-to-grow-title\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"label\"\u003eHOW TO GROW SORGHUM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"icon-down-arrow\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"how-to-grow-content\"\u003eDirect sow sorghum 1\/2-1” deep, in a site that gets full sun. Sow after last frost, 8-12” apart. Plant on edges of the garden if you have a small space, as it can grow very tall and shade out other crops. Sorghum is self-fertile, so a large plot is not needed for pollination purposes. Sorghum will appreciate fertile soil and plenty of water. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 1500 seeds per ounce. Usual seed life: 8-10 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlanting Depth \u003cb\u003e1\/2\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSoil Temp. Germ. \u003cb\u003e55-80\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays to Germ. \u003cb\u003e7-15\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant Spacing \u003cb\u003e8-12”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRow Spacing \u003cb\u003e30”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDays To Maturity \u003cb\u003e100\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull Sun\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eMoist Well Drained Soil\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eBlack-Seeded Seed Count \u003cbr\u003e1 Ounce ≈ 1,611 seeds\u003cbr\u003e##“This relative of corn has the same needs: sun, good soil, lots of water. It looks like corn, too, until it flowers, when it holds a torch of seeds above the strappy leaves. The seed heads are a powerful beacon for small birds preparing for fall migration. Plant sorghum where you’ll be able to watch the show as the birds arrive. Or harvest before the wild birds do to use as a special treat for chickens (or for people – seeds can be ground into flour).Some sorghums are grown for the sweet juice that can be pressed from their stalks, while other varieties, like this one, have been developed for their nutritious seeds. We like this black-seeded variety because it’s easy to tell when the seeds are ripe. The seeds start out tan and turn shiny black just as they ripen.” -Strong Roots Farm Tags: Harvest: Mid, Color: Black, Size: Large, Specialty: Drought Tolerant, Season: Spring Summer Fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSorghum bicolor, native to Africa, specifically Sudan, is one of many sorghum species. Some are grown as cereal grain for humans, others are fodder plants for animal pasture, and the production of biofuels and alcoholic beverages. Its cultivation has been linked to ancient Sudan around 6000-7000 BP. Sorghum grains contain high levels of antioxidants. Popped sorghum is a popular snack in India and sorghum flour is combined with wheat to make noodles and bread in China. It’s the 5th most important cereal crop grown in the world. Sorghum is drought and heat tolerant, and is nitrogen efficient so can be grown in arid regions. ##Strong Roots##Certified Organic by CCOF##Seed grower since 2004##\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/files\/Strong-Roots-Farm.jpg?v=1607656897##Strong Roots Farm grows certified organic seed, produce, and garden starts in Mendocino County, California. Seeds from the farm go to other seed companies, and are sold through northern California retail outlets and online as Open Circle Seeds.","brand":"RESTORATION SEEDS","offers":[{"title":"250 Seeds","offer_id":40478660427818,"sku":"","price":4.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Ounce","offer_id":40478660460586,"sku":"","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0129\/8922\/products\/BlackSeededSorghum.jpg?v=1678042504"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.restorationseeds.mom\/collections\/sorghum.oembed","provider":"RESTORATION SEEDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}