{"title":"Sorghum","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sorghum-silk-2038","title":"Sorghum Silk Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorghum bicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk Sorghum is a vigorous perennial forage grass suited to warm climates, producing abundant leafy growth and substantial biomass. Fast growing and highly productive, it is useful for grazing, hay production, cover cropping and generating organic matter for soil improvement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants establish strongly in warm conditions and can reach up to 4 metres tall if left uncut. The dense growth provides excellent ground cover, helping protect bare soil and suppress weeds, while the large volume of foliage makes it particularly useful for cutting as mulch or adding biomass to composting and green manure systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilk Sorghum performs best in tropical and subtropical climates, where established plants can persist for multiple seasons. Growth is sensitive to cold, with the tops killed by frost, although established plants may regrow from the base when warm conditions return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 25 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 500 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Spring to autumn\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring and summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Spring to early summer after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly into warm, prepared soil approximately 10–20 mm deep. For cover cropping or biomass production, sow more densely to encourage rapid canopy development and weed suppression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment, although mature plants develop good tolerance to dry conditions. For cover cropping or green manure, cut before mature seed is produced and use the foliage as surface mulch or incorporate it into the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen grown for forage, manage grazing and cutting carefully, particularly following drought, frost or other plant stress, as sorghums can accumulate compounds that may be hazardous to livestock under certain conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for TAS, \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot Available for WA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"400g","offer_id":46375915028698,"sku":"prefix_681c1f739b4b71.02745106","price":7.2,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":46375915094234,"sku":"prefix_681c1f739b4bf1.58080838","price":13.1,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":46375915061466,"sku":"prefix_681c1f739b4bc1.63571603","price":59.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_d2aa0540-9636-43ab-a96c-5c4de57cb9b6.jpg?v=1754016883"},{"product_id":"sorghum-sugar-drip-964","title":"Sorghum Sugar Drip Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSorghum bicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar Drip Sorghum is a vigorous, multi-purpose heritage sorghum grown for its sweet stems, abundant grain, livestock forage and impressive biomass production. Growing up to 3 metres tall, it is an excellent choice for productive gardens, small farms, poultry runs and regenerative growing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall, juicy stems contain sweet sap traditionally pressed and boiled down to make sorghum syrup, while the mature seed heads produce grain that can be harvested as a supplementary feed for chickens, cattle and pigs. Plants can also be grown for forage and grazing, providing substantial warm-season growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast growing and densely foliaged, Sugar Drip is also an excellent summer cover crop. Its vigorous growth helps shade out weeds, protect bare soil and produce large amounts of organic matter that can be cut for mulch, composted or incorporated as green manure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring once the soil has warmed for a summer to autumn harvest. Plants generally mature in approximately 120–140 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 25 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: Spring to summer\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: Spring to early summer\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: Late spring to early summer after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow directly into warm, prepared soil approximately 10–20 mm deep. Space plants 15–30 cm apart for grain or syrup production, or sow more densely when growing as a cover crop or for biomass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow in full sun in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly during establishment and during prolonged dry periods. Harvest seed heads once grain is mature and dry, or cut mature stems for pressing when they are full of sweet juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen grown for forage, manage grazing and cutting carefully, particularly following drought, frost or other plant stress, as sorghums can accumulate compounds that may be hazardous to livestock under certain conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for WA or TAS due to quarantine restrictions.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"400g","offer_id":46408569520346,"sku":"prefix_681c1f724ed5f7.52094178","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":46408569553114,"sku":"prefix_681c1f724ed647.40020831","price":9.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4kg","offer_id":48427822645466,"sku":null,"price":52.65,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_0540289b-c83f-4798-9fca-d50a6e9d1fae.jpg?v=1754016794"},{"product_id":"sorghum-white-organic-seeds","title":"Sorghum White Organic Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"info-columns\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"info-column1 clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1\" data-end=\"20\"\u003eSorghum bicolor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"23\" data-end=\"631\"\u003eWhite Sorghum is a biodynamic and organic traditional grain sorghum (VNS) valued for its pale seeds, resilience and versatility. This hardy warm-season cereal has been grown for thousands of years and is well suited to low-input farming systems. Strong, upright plants are highly drought tolerant once established, making sorghum an excellent choice for hot, dry climates and regenerative agriculture. The gluten-free grain can be milled into flour, cooked whole, popped like popcorn or used in porridge and baked goods. It is also widely grown for animal fodder, poultry feed and as a productive cover crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"671\"\u003eApproximately 25–35 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"671\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"712\"\u003eApproximately 500 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eTropics: September to February\u003cbr data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eSubtropics: September to January\u003cbr data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"813\"\u003eMild climates: October to December\u003cbr data-start=\"847\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eCold climates: Spring after frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"906\"\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eSow seed 20–30 mm deep into warm, well-drained soil once the danger of frost has passed and soil temperatures have reached at least 18°C. Plant in full sun, spacing plants 15–20 cm apart with rows 50–75 cm apart. Sorghum prefers consistent moisture during establishment but is remarkably drought tolerant once mature. Grain is ready to harvest when the seed heads have fully ripened and dried on the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/Certified_Organic_600_right_sm.png?v=1784512376\" alt=\"\" width=\"237\" height=\"62\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot available for TAS \u0026amp; WA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds ","offers":[{"title":"400g","offer_id":48092857008346,"sku":null,"price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"800g","offer_id":48092857041114,"sku":null,"price":19.8,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_88373343-6ba4-4def-a5ca-df12db1dfab4.jpg?v=1781649934"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/sorghum.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}