Sorghum cultivation
Dear farmers, Sorghum is a major food grain crop in the world. It is a staple food for humans. It is also used as parched and popped grain. It serves as an important source of cattle feed and fodder. The grains are fed to cattle, poultry and swine. Sorghum grain contains 10-12% of protein, 3% fat and 70% carbohydrates. Growth stages 1. Seedling stage Germination takes place in 4-5 days after sowing. The emergence of coleoptile indicates seedling stage. 2. Flag leaf stage 3-4 leaves with fully expanded leaf area (40-45 DAS). 3. Boot stage Ear head covered with sheath i.e. under flag leaf (45-60 DAS). 4. Soft dough Endosperm filled with watery fluid. It is called milky stage (70-85 DAS). 5. Hard dough Three fourth of grain weight accumulated, grain contents relatively solid. 6. Physiological maturity Maximum dry weight of grain and plant attained (85-95 DAS). Climatic requirements Sorghum requires warm climate, but can be grown under a wide range of climatic