EPG Seeds Sile King Forage Sorghum 20kg Bag
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Sile King is a medium to late maturing grain silage hybrid suitable for high quality, high yielding pit/bunker silage in dairy and beef production systems.
Selected for its high grain to stover ratio, Sile King is a great option for intensive livestock producers seeking an alternative to maize. It has high first cut yield potential, plus grain content.
It is very palatable, and has excellent nutritional value, good protein levels and metabolisable energy, giving excellent overall digestibility.
Performance:
Under good management this hybrid is an excellent supplementary feed source for dairy and beef herds. Sile King has the ability to grow well in hotter environments, and is an excellent option for irrigated and high yield environment planting.
Agronomy, disease resistance and tolerance:
Sile King has displayed good disease resistance. As with all forage sorghum, feed testing is recommended prior to feeding livestock to measure prussic acid and nitrate levels especially in early growth grazing or in stressed conditions. For more information on feed management of forage sorghum, such as the use of supplement blocks, refer to your local agronomist or state government primary producer websites.
Key features:
- Grain bearing forage sorghum
- Pit silage specialist
- Tall leafy feed with potential for high dry matter yields
- Good recovery after cutting and grazing
- Produces high energy (ME) silage
- Displays good tolerance in dry conditions
- Displays good leaf disease resistance
- Excellent palatability
- Sweet leafy feed to support high daily live weights in beef cattle
- Wide cutting window
Common Questions
What is Sile King forage sorghum used for?
Sile King is a medium to late maturing grain silage hybrid suitable for high quality, high yielding pit/bunker silage in dairy and beef production systems, and a great option for intensive livestock producers seeking an alternative to maize.
What sowing rate should I use?
Fully irrigated 10 – 12 kg/ha; good dryland 8 kg/ha. Sowing depth is 3-5 cm.
When do I cut it for silage?
Time to harvest is 110 - 120 days. Cut when the crop is at grain milky dough stage, direct fine chop, do not wilt. Harvest moisture 68% wet or 30-35% dry matter.
Do I need to test the feed before giving it to livestock?
Yes. As with all forage sorghum, feed testing is recommended prior to feeding livestock to measure prussic acid and nitrate levels, especially in early growth grazing or in stressed conditions.
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.