Armelia -

Breed characteristics

Maturity category: medium-ripening

Light red garin colour

Potential yield: 9-12 t/ha

Plant height: 110-120 cm

Tannin content is very low (<0,14% DM)

A new, highly productive grain sorghum hybrid. It could be a worthy successor to Boreas.

Breed strengths

Outstanding productivity and stress tolerance

Fast early growth

Its inflorescence is not prone to sterility or seed dropping.

Excellent stem strength, easy to harvest

Above average Fusarium and Macrophomina tolerance

Agronomic characteristics

Recommended line spacing: 25-75 cm

Recommended seed quantity: 260.000-300.000 seed/ha

Recommended seeding time: 15. apr-15. may (later sowing is not recommended)

Cultivation guide, advice

Successful cultivation requires 90-100 kg/ha of active N, which is significantly lower than that of corn.

Armelia Seed sorghum