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Below is a list of all known varietals for Sorghum. Click on a varietal name to view more detailed information.
| Varietal Name | Description | Soil Texture | pH Range | Organic Matter | Salinity Level | Hardiness Zone | Humidity | Water (in/wk) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyssa | A variety with high disease resistance, making it ideal for regions with frequent pest infestations. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Atlas | A variety used both for grain and forage, known for its high stalk strength and grain yield. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Bicolor Sorghum | A decorative variety that is often grown for ornamental purposes. Its multicolored seeds can also be used for grain or forage. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Black Sorghum | A rarer variety of sorghum with black seeds, often used for its antioxidant properties in health food products. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Brown Midrib Sorghum | A forage sorghum variety with reduced lignin, making it more digestible and palatable for livestock. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Buffelgrass Sorghum | A hybrid sorghum variety used primarily for forage and grazing purposes, especially in semi-arid regions. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Chari | Often used in India for food and fodder, a multi-use sorghum variety. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| CSV15 | Known for high biomass production, used in forage production. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Dekalb Sorghum | A hybrid developed by Dekalb for high grain yield and drought resistance, commonly grown in arid regions. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Della | A variety bred for high yields and disease resistance, commonly grown in areas with high humidity. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Drought-Tolerant Sorghum | A variety bred for its ability to withstand dry conditions, making it ideal for arid climates. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Dual-Purpose Sorghum | A variety used both for grain production and for livestock forage, offering a balance between grain yield and biomass production. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Feterita | An ancient variety of sorghum from Africa, grown for both grain and forage. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Forage Sorghum | A type grown as feed for livestock, due to its high yield of green matter. Often made into silage. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Grain Sorghum | A variety grown primarily for its edible grain. Used for food products such as flour, cereals, and syrups. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Hegari | A drought-tolerant sorghum variety grown for grain in regions with limited water supply. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Herold | A grain sorghum variety with high yield potential and drought resistance, often used for food products and animal feed. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| High-Tannin Sorghum | A variety with high tannin content, providing pest resistance and being used in certain food and non-food applications. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Jowar | A traditional sorghum variety cultivated in India, used for making flatbreads and other food products. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Kafir | A variety known for its use in arid environments, grown primarily for grain and forage. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Kaoliang | An East Asian variety of sorghum, used primarily for making distilled liquors and animal feed. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Low-Tannin Sorghum | A variety with reduced tannin content, improving its digestibility and making it more suitable for human consumption. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| M35-1 | A drought-tolerant variety grown in India, known for its resilience and grain yield. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| M81-E | A sweet sorghum variety used for bioenergy production, known for its high sugar yield. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Maceray | A high-yielding variety of forage sorghum with excellent drought tolerance, used for silage production. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Milo | A specific type of grain sorghum, commonly grown for its edible seeds used in animal feed, ethanol, and some food products. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Nandyal | A variety used in dryland farming systems, bred for drought tolerance and grain yield. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Nutraceutical Sorghum | A variety bred for its high antioxidant, fiber, and nutrient content, often used in health food products. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Pearl Millet Sorghum | A crossbreed of sorghum and pearl millet, grown primarily for forage in tropical and subtropical regions. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Photoperiod-Sensitive Sorghum | This variety flowers based on the length of day, making it ideal for forage as it continues to grow until daylight hours shorten. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Pop Sorghum | A sorghum variety that pops like popcorn when heated, used in snack products. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Purdue Sorghum | A hybrid variety developed for increased yield and disease resistance, commonly used in grain production. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Red Sorghum | A variety of grain sorghum that produces reddish seeds. It’s commonly used in animal feed and for ethanol production. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Shallu | An older variety of sorghum, known for its tall growth and resistance to drought. It is often used as a forage crop. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Short-Statured Sorghum | A compact variety that is easier to harvest, often grown for grain production in areas where wind damage is a concern. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Sorghum Bicolor | The most common species of sorghum, grown for grain, forage, and bioenergy purposes. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Sorghum halepense (Johnsongrass) | A weedy relative of cultivated sorghum, often grown for forage in some regions despite its invasiveness. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Sorghum-Sudan Grass Hybrid | A hybrid of grain sorghum and sudangrass. It’s fast-growing and used for pasture, hay, or silage. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| SPV462 | A high-yielding variety, often grown for grain production in regions with high heat and limited water. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Sudangrass | Closely related to sorghum, sudangrass is used primarily as a forage crop, known for its rapid growth and drought tolerance. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Sugargraze | A variety of sweet sorghum known for its use in silage production, with high sugar content for livestock feed. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| SV2 | Known for its resilience in certain African climates, used both for grain and forage production. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Sweet Sorghum | Known for its high sugar content, this variety is used to produce syrups, molasses, and ethanol. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Tall Sorghum | A sorghum variety that grows taller than other types, primarily used for forage or biomass production. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Tifleaf 3 | A hybrid forage sorghum with high digestibility and rapid regrowth, used primarily for grazing and hay production. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| Waxy Sorghum | This type has higher amylopectin content in its starch, which makes it suitable for certain food and industrial applications. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate | |
| White Sorghum | A grain sorghum variety that produces white seeds, commonly used for gluten-free products and other food applications. | Sandy Loam | 7.4 - 7.8 | Moderate (2% - 4%) | 4 - 8 | 9A | Moderate |