{"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","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/sorghum-sugar-drip-964","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}