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AS6501 FORAGE SORGHUM SEED

Hybrid Overview

LATE MATURITY SORGHUM-SUDANGRASS

AS6501 is an excellent choice for tough and high-yield dryland conditions. This hybrid has outstanding recovery after cutting and is a great option for rotational grazing. The BMR-6 characteristic of AS6501 increases feedstock utilization and efficiency.

  • Excellent regrowth after harvest
  • Exceptional drought tolerance
  • BMR-6 provides high-quality nutrition
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Relative Maturity: Late

To Boot Stage: Varied Days

Midrib: BMR-6

Seeds/Lb (1,000): 13-15

CROP USE

Silage:

2

Haylage/Baleage

Dry Hay:

1

Continuous Grazing:

2

Begin 24" / Stop 6"

Rotational Grazing:

1

Begin 24" / Stop 6"

RATINGS

Poor Excellent
10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Yield for Maturity
2
Forage Quality Potential
1
Palatability
1
Digestibility
1
Seedling Vigor
4
Recovery After Cutting
1
Plant Uniformity
3
Standability
3
Downy Mildew
3
Anthracnose
6
Fusarium Wilt
6

RECOMMENDED
SEEDING RATES

Seeding rates may vary depending on local growing conditions. Contact your Alta Seeds retailer for local recommendations.

Primary Area of Adaptation

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FIELD POSITIONING

KEY

Hs Highly Suitable
S Suitable
Ma Manage Appropriately
X Poor Suitability
Ht High Tolerance

* Tolerance confirmed in third-party testing by the Agricultural Research Division of the USDA in Stillwater, OK.

Tough Dryland:

Hs

High Yield Dryland:

Hs

Limited Irrigation:

S

Full Irrigation:

S

No-Till:

S

Poorly Drained Soils:

S

Anthracnose Prone Area:

Hs

Fusarium Prone Area:

S

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