BARENBRUG NUSEED LIBERTY OPTICOTE PLUS WHITE SORGHUM PER KG(20) 986998
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Liberty combines all the attributes that growers desire in a white sorghum hybrid - high yield for maturity, adaptability across most environments and improved standability.
Liberty is the ideal choice for growers wanting to widen their marketing options or those wishing to add real value when used in their own livestock feed rations.
Liberty has the ability to accumulate dry matter rapidly in warm conditions, as well as being an ideal rotation crop that tolerates heat and moisture stress, performing better than most other annual summer crops when soil water is limiting.
Key features:
White grain sorghum
Semi-open head type
Medium – tall height
75–80 days to flowering
Mid - late maturity option
Moderate stay-green (standard spray out practices)
Moderate lodging tolerance
Excellent pollen producer (reduces ergot risk)
Advantages:
Large, creamy white grain for improved feed values
Moderate tillering
Good seedling vigour
Easy insect control – semi open head
Key benefits:
White grain for diversified markets (livestock feed rations)
Water use efficient silage option
Good drought tolerance
Well adapted to a broad range of environments
Reliable and profitable
Well suited to dryland and irrigation
Common Questions
What is Liberty white sorghum?
Liberty is a white grain sorghum hybrid bred by Barenbrug Nuseed. It's a semi-open head type with medium–tall height that flowers in 75–80 days. It's bred for high yield, adaptability across most environments, and improved standability, making it a reliable choice for growers.
What's Liberty sorghum good for?
Liberty is ideal for growers wanting to widen their marketing options or add real value when used in their own livestock feed rations. The large, creamy white grain is suited to diversified markets. It's also a good rotation crop and can be used as a water-efficient silage option.
How does Liberty perform in dry conditions?
Liberty has good drought tolerance and is well suited to dryland farming. It accumulates dry matter rapidly in warm conditions and tolerates heat and moisture stress, performing better than most other annual summer crops when soil water is limiting.
Is Liberty suitable for irrigation?
Yes, Liberty is well suited to both dryland and irrigation. It's adapted to a broad range of environments, making it a reliable choice regardless of your farming system.
What does Opticote Plus mean?
Opticote Plus is the seed coating applied to this product. For details about what's included in the coating and how it benefits your crop, please check the product bag or contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.