Red Sorghum Vegetable Seeds produce tall, hardy plants with vibrant red stalks and nutrient-rich grains. This versatile cereal and vegetable crop is perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or small-scale planting.
Red Sorghum thrives in warm-season conditions and is known for its drought tolerance and high productivity. The grains and young shoots can be used for cooking, fresh salads, or as a nutritious addition to meals. Non-GMO seeds ensure reliable germination and abundant harvests.
Features
• Produces tall, hardy Red Sorghum plants with nutrient-rich grains
• High-yielding and drought-tolerant
• Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds
• Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and small-scale planting
• Suitable for grains, fresh shoots, and culinary uses
• Thrives in warm-season planting conditions
Specifications
• Seed Type: Warm-season cereal/vegetable – Red Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–11 (grown annually)
• Growth Habit: Upright, tall-statured
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil
• Watering: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
• Days to Germination: 5–12 days
• Days to Harvest: 90–120 days for grains; 60–80 days for young shoots
• Plant Height: 4–8 ft
• Seed Quality: Non-GMO, open-pollinated
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 inches
• Row Spacing: 18–24 inches
• Support Needed: Not required
Planting Guide
• Sow seeds directly in garden beds or containers after the last frost.
• Plant seeds 1–2 inches deep in loose, fertile soil.
• Thin seedlings to recommended spacing for healthy growth.
• Water consistently, especially during early growth stages.
• Harvest young shoots when tender or allow grains to mature fully for seed harvest.
• Sorghum is heat-tolerant and performs best in warm-season conditions.