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HYBRID - SX 17
(SORGHUM SUDAN GRASS)

Category: FIELD CROP SEEDS

Wider adaptability. Excellent fodder quality & tolerance to foliar diseases. Good rejuvenation capacity. Produce high biomass & superior fodder yields. Tolerant to moisture stress and sucking pests.

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This tall plant variety, exceeding 260 cm in height, is distinguished by its green stems with elongated internodes and narrow, dark green leaves. The stems are thin and succulent, contributing to its profuse tillering ability, with each plant producing more than 11 tillers. It flowers in 45-55 days, with the first cutting possible just 42 days after sowing. This variety supports multiple cuts, typically more than four, ensuring a continuous supply of high-quality fodder. The HCN content is low, less than 450 ppm, making it safe for livestock consumption. It is photo-insensitive, allowing it to thrive under various light conditions. The plant's excellent fodder quality is complemented by its tolerance to foliar diseases and its good rejuvenation capacity, which ensures sustained productivity.

Plant Height (cm)	Tall > 260 cm
Stem / Stalk	Green & elongated internodes
Leaf colour	Narrow & Dark green
Stem Thickness	Thin & succulent
Tillering	Profuse > 11
Days to 50% flowering	45-55 days
First cutting	42 days after sowing
Multi-cut (no. of cuts)	>4
HCN content	Low (< 450 ppm)
Photo sensitivity	In-sensitive
Tillering ability	> 11
Stem (Columns)	Thin and succulent
Leaf	Narrow & dark green
No. of cuts	> 4
Specific features	Wider adaptability. Excellent fodder quality & tolerant to foliar diseases. Good rejuvenation capacity. Produce high biomass & superior fodder yields. Tolerant to moisture stress and sucking pest.