PER BAG GRAZE-N-SILE FORAGE SORGHUM BASIC THIRAM (20) GENTECH SEEDS

GRAZE-N-SILE FORAGE SORGHUM BASIC THIRAM (20) GENTECH SEEDS is a high-performing forage sorghum hybrid designed primarily for silage production, but also suitable for grazing and forage biomass. It is a tall, grain-bearing sorghum variety that produces high dry matter yield with good digestibility and energy value for livestock feed.

This product is treated with Basic Thiram (20), a fungicide seed treatment that protects seedlings from soil-borne and seed-borne fungal diseases, improving germination, early establishment, and stand uniformity.

This forage sorghum is well adapted to warm-season growing conditions and performs particularly well in dryland or limited irrigation environments, making it a reliable alternative to corn silage.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

High Silage Yield
Produces large volumes of high-quality forage suitable for pit silage and bale silage.

Water Efficient
Requires less water than many traditional silage crops, making it ideal for dry or semi-arid regions.

High Energy Feed
Contains a strong white grain component, which increases metabolizable energy for beef and dairy production.

Good Disease Resistance
Shows solid resistance to common leaf diseases, supporting healthier crops and better yields.

Regrowth Potential
Can regrow after cutting, allowing for additional grazing or multiple harvest opportunities under proper management.

Strong Plant Structure
Tall and robust growth habit supports high biomass production and easier harvesting.

Reliable Establishment
Thiram seed treatment improves seedling protection, reducing early crop losses.

Cost-Effective Forage Option
Provides a more economical alternative to corn silage in many regions, particularly where water is limited.

AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Growth Type: Tall, grain-bearing forage sorghum
Primary Use: Silage and forage production
Climate Suitability: Warm-season, summer growing conditions
Water Requirement: Moderate to low compared with corn
Harvest Stage for Silage: Soft dough stage for optimal energy and digestibility

RECOMMENDED PLANTING RATES

Marginal Dryland: 50,000 to 70,000 seeds per hectare
Favourable Dryland: 75,000 to 100,000 seeds per hectare
Irrigated Conditions: 100,000 to 150,000 seeds per hectare

APPLICATIONS

Livestock Feed Production
Used for cattle, sheep, and other ruminant livestock feeding programs.

Silage Production
Suitable for pit silage and round bale silage systems.

Drought-Affected or Low-Water Farms
Ideal for farms needing a reliable forage crop with lower water demand.

Forage Reserves
Can be used to build feed reserves for dry seasons or winter feeding.

Mixed Farming Systems
Works well alongside other forage crops in rotational grazing or cropping programs.