Egyptian Wheat (Sorghum vulgare roxburghii)
Egyptian Wheat is a 5' to 7' tall, summer flowering, member of the grass family. It is a naturalized annual that grows in full sun and prefers dry to medium soil moisture sites. Used for cover crop, wildlife food plot, soil compaction aid, weed management, forage production and biomass production.
Species Details
Common Name (Botanical Name) | Egyptian Wheat (Sorghum vulgare roxburghii) |
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Bloom Season | Warm Season |
Group | Grasses and Grass-Like |
Bloom Color | Green |
Duration | Annual |
Soil moisture | Dry (Xeric);Medium (Mesic) |
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Sun Exposure | Part Shade |
Status | Introduced |
Wetland status | UPL;FAC |
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Average height | 6+ ft |
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RNS Region | 1;2;3;4;5;6;7 |
Planting rate/Acre | 435600 |
Seeds Per Lb. | 435600 |
Seeds Per Oz | 0.001 |
Seeds Per Packet | 150 |
Product Benefits | Wildlife Food;Quality Forage;Biomass; |