In this essay we will discuss about:- 1. Origin and Distribution of Sorghum 2. Area and Production of Sorghum 3. Nutrient Management 4. Tillage and Seeding 5. Weed Management 6. Transplanted Sorghum. Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), also known in India as jowar, on worldwide basis rank fourth among major cereals after wheat, rice and maize in area and production. It is [...]
In this article we will discuss about the quality considerations of sorghum. Grain Colour: In general, white grain sorghum is preferred in the country. Most preferred variety in sorghum growing tract of south India is M 35-1 (Maldandi), which is white and shiny. Ethiopians prefer brown grain containing greater amount of tannins. Grain Weight: Bold grains with 3.0 to 3.5 [...]
Sorghum crop should be harvested as soon as the grain in the ear head attains the colour of grain and the grain hardens. At this stage, the grain will contain 15-20 per cent moisture. Complete uniform maturity may not be possible in sorghum. In most cultivars, stalks and leaves are still green and succulent when the grain is already mature. [...]