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SUMMER ANNUALS
89 W is a medium early variety that produces outstanding yields of a high density, high bushel weight, white grain. This semi-open panicle has good exertion and is easy threshing. The leaf quality is very good and shows stay-green and excellent resistance to drought. Standability is very good due to a stiff stalk and deep root system.
• Anthracnose tolerance
• Medium early maturity
• Food Grade Sorghum
• Excellent yield potential
USES:• Great option for double crop in most areas, or as a late planted
dryland or irrigated hybrid
• A food grade sorghum with tremendous yields and quality
SEEDING:• Soil temperature of 60 degrees F and climbing
• Average seeds per pound: 15,500
• Planting depth should be 1” to 2”, depending on soil moisture
• Follow recommended seeding rates for your area:
▸ Higher moisture areas: 4 to 6 lbs per acre
▸ High plains (lower moisture): 2 to 3 lbs per acre
• Do not plant in soil with pH greater than 7.5 as iron chlorosis may become an issue
FERTILITY:• Please test your soil!
• Under favorable conditions, 1 to 1.25 lbs of nitrogen per day of planned growth should be available for ultimate growth, with little risk for nitrate poisoning. For example, for a planned 90 day harvest, 90 to 112 lbs of nitrogen should be available.
• Potassium levels should be maintained similar to that of corn
• If soil pH is greater than 7.2, an application of iron may be necessary to prevent iron chlorosis
Plant Characteristics Maturity/YieldDisease and Pest Reaction
Grain Color White Maturity to Mid-Bloom 58 - 62 Head Smut 5
Plant Color Tan Harvested Grain Tannin None Fusarium 5
Standability 5Pre-Flower Stress Tolerance
5 MDMV 5
Plant Height 40 - 45 in Irrigated bu/ac 120-140 Downy
Mildew 5
Panicle Type SO Irrigated lbs/ac
6000 - 8000
Greenbug Resistance C & E
Panicle Exertion 4
Threshability 5
Grain Color Planted White
Unless indicated, a standard 5 point rating system is used. Ratings are based on comparison with other products of like maturity / product use. 1 = POOR 5 = EXCELLENT
SO = Semi-Open MDMV = Maize Dwarf Mosaic Virus
89 W Grain Sorghum