Sucrosse® 2-S
SORGO-SUDANGRASS HYBRID | MEDIUM-EARLY MATURITY
Excellent for hay production with excellent regrowth
Highly palatable leaves and stems with excellent disease resistance
Strengths:
Higher quality feed than other SSG’s
Dependable yields
Excellent regrowth
Highly adaptable to a wide range of
environmental conditions
| Plant Characteristics: |
| Days to first boot |
55-60 |
| Days to second boot |
40-45 |
| Plant height at first boot |
5-6' |
| Plant height at second boot |
6-7’ |
| Planting seed color |
White |
| Average seed count per pound |
18-20 K |
Suggested Uses:
Multi-cutting hay production
Grazing
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Areas of Concern:
Prussic acid may be produced under
certain conditions
Volunteer seeds
Areas of Adaptation:
Any area where sorghum-sudangrass
hybrids are commonly produced
Ideal for hot, humid climates
| General Agronomic Ratings: |
| Silage yield |
N/A |
| Hay yield |
8 |
| Nutritional value |
8 |
| Seedling vigor |
9 |
| Drought tolerance |
8 |
| Lodging resistance |
8 |
| Regrowth |
8 |
| General disease resistance |
9 |
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All ratings are general. Different pathotypes, races, and biotypes of diseases and insects can cause ratings to change.
All ratings are based on Warner field screenings and university screenings.
HR = High Resistance, HT = Highly Tolerant, T = Tolerant, MT = Moderately Tolerant, S = Susceptible, 1 = Poor, 10 = Excellent
Management Notes:
Sucrosse 2-S gives you all the advantages of S-1 with increased disease resistance. 2-S is best suited for areas with high
temperatures and high humidity. Good management practices are critical for best results.
Horses should not graze on this hybrid. |
