Gentech Forage Sorghum Sss Bettastrike Plus Thicruepi 15kg
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Pioneer brand hybrid Super Sweet Sudan (SSS) is quick to graze and sustains multiple and intensive grazing. SSS produces high quality hay and round bale silage suitable for sheep and cattle.
Key features:
- Exceptional quick regrowth supports multiple cuts and grazings across the season.
- Super fine stems deliver exceptional hay quality and bale-wrapped silage – suitable for grazing by all stock types.
- Lower prussic acid potential compared with sorghum-type forages improves grazing safety.
- Strong tillering ability drives fast recovery and reliable biomass production.
- Super sweet leaf and stem mean SSS is highly palatable at all stages of growth, giving better utilisation by all stock.
Trait ratings (1 = poor, 9 = excellent):
Early Vigour: 7
Beef Grazing: 9
Dairy Grazing: 9
Sheep Grazing: 9
Hay Making: 9
Fast Feed: 9
Late Summer Carry Over Feed: 4
Pit Silage: 5
Round Bale Silage: 8
Recommended planting rates:
Marginal dryland: 2-5 kg/ha
Favourable dryland: 6-12 kg/ha
Irrigated: 12-20 kg/ha
Common Questions
What is SSS?
Pioneer brand hybrid Super Sweet Sudan (SSS) is quick to graze and sustains multiple and intensive grazing. Super sweet leaf and stem mean SSS is highly palatable at all stages of growth.
What's the planting rate?
Sow at 2-5 kg/ha on marginal dryland, 6-12 kg/ha on favourable dryland or 12-20 kg/ha under irrigation.
Can I use it for hay and silage?
Yes. SSS produces high quality hay and round bale silage suitable for sheep and cattle. Pioneer rates it 9 for hay making and 8 for round bale silage.
What about prussic acid?
Pioneer states that lower prussic acid potential compared with sorghum-type forages improves grazing safety.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via road courier. It is too large or heavy for Australia Post. Call us on (07) 5482 1692 if you have any questions about delivery to your area.
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.