WGF Sorghum Seed Growing Guide
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Planting Calendar
Growing Details
Spring Window
Fall Window
Planting Depth
1/4 to 1/2 inch
Seeding Rate (LBS/Acre)
10
Planting Method
Broadcast and rake lightly or drill shallow. Prepare a firm seedbed. Keep soil moist until established. Avoid planting too early — late summer timing is key for fall forage.
Germination
5-7 days
Grain sorghum is a warm-season annual grain crop valued for wildlife food plots, bird feed, screening, and drought tolerance. It produces upright stalks topped with heavy seed heads that are highly attractive to game birds and other wildlife. Grain sorghum thrives in full sun and warm soil, and it performs especially well during hot, dry conditions where some other crops struggle. Plant after danger of frost has passed into a firm, weed-free seedbed. It grows best in well-drained soils and benefits from good fertility for strong stalk and seed head production.
Seed Amount Calculator for WGF Sorghum Seed
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Calculation based on seeding rate: 10 lbs per acre.
Results are estimates — adjust for your conditions, overseeding, etc.
Results are estimates — adjust for your conditions, overseeding, etc.
How to Calculate Square Feet
Rectangle or Square
Square Feet = Length × Width
Example: 20 ft × 30 ft = 600 sq ft
Example: 20 ft × 30 ft = 600 sq ft
Circle
Square Feet = 3.14 × Radius × Radius
Example: radius 10 ft = 3.14 × 10 × 10 = 314 sq ft
Example: radius 10 ft = 3.14 × 10 × 10 = 314 sq ft