Sweet-Forever BMR produces higher yields with full season growth. It is a multiple or single cutting photo-sensitive BMR sorghum sudangrass for baling, greenchop or grazing. Cutting frequency can be delayed an additional (20-25days) while maintaining quality and vegetative growth. When sorghum sudangrass heads out, it's not as likely to re-grow well, and could have 30-40% lower protein. When rain falls Sweet-Forever BMR grows and regrows well producing industry leading tonnage. We have many testimonials utilizing it for silage swathing and wilting on a 55-75 day schedule then chopping it. This hybrid was selected for high sugar content, increased yield potential, drought tolerance and digestibility. The lignin (indigestible matter) is reduced by 30-35% which results in increased digestibility and utilization. TDN, IVTD and NDFD % testing has shown positive numbers compared to conventional hybrids.
Additional Characteristics:
Excellent recovery after cutting or grazing
Anthracnose & Downey Mildew resistant
Photo period sensitive full season growth multi or single cut
Lower harvest costs and higher yield by reduced frequency of harvest
Excellent tolerance to heat and or dry conditions
Good water soluble sugar content
Early growth vigor - good with warm soil 62 F
First cutting at 60-75 days
Second cutting at 30-35 days
Third cutting at 30-35 days
Harvest height is flexible between 50-85 inches tall
"I planted Sweet-For-Ever BMR in late May. The 1st cutting in early August averaged about 9 tons per acre, and the 2nd cutting in early October also averaged 9 tons per acre at 32% dry matter. Recent test show 11% protein and RFV 89% on dry matter basis. I use it in my milk cow ration in place of wheatledge. The cows eat it well. It is a very easy and inexpensive crop to grow. I plan to grow it again in 2013." --- Andy (Hereford, TX)