Mixed Colors Broomcorn Sorghum Heirloom Seeds
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - A type of sorghum traditionally used in broom-making. A diverse mix of varieties in many colors. Includes Apache Red, Texas Black Amber, Tennessee Red, Nicaraguan Broom, Iowa Red, Hadley Kidd, Moyer Sonnen, Sattie Museum, Moyer Jensen Gold, Hungarian Red, and Black, Ramirez South Chile, and Kepley. Gorgeous in floral arrangements. 100-110 days. ±1,200 seeds/oz.
Characteristics:
A mix of many varieties in multiple colors
Nice addition to floral arrangements
100-110 days
100 seeds per packet
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but prefers a long, frost-free growing season.
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
Direct Seed: 4" Apart
Germination: 4-21 Days
Rows Apart: 36-48"
Light: Full Sun
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Rainbow Broomcorn Sorghum, Heirloom Seeds, Organic
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$3.95
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - Gorgeous ornamental. 7-8 ft. tall mix of colorful sprays of red-bronze, brown, black, and burgundy, plus natural straw color. Small packet has about 350 seeds.
Characteristics:
A mix of many varieties in multiple colors
Nice addition to floral arrangements
100-110 days
5 grams or ~350 seeds per packet
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but prefers a long, frost-free growing season.
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
Direct Seed: 4" Apart
Germination: 4-21 Days
Rows Apart: 36-48"
Light: Full Sun
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Sugar Drip Sorghum, Heirloom Seeds, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
Southern Exposure Seed Exchange - 102 days. One of the earliest-maturing varieties for the South, and one of the most widely grown varieties in the southern mountains. Grows 6-8 ft. tall; susceptible to lodging if not harvested early. Used for early production of very good quality syrup. Small packet has about 350 seeds.
Characteristics:
A mix of many varieties in multiple colors
Nice addition to floral arrangements
100-110 days
7 grams or ~350 seeds per packet
This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but prefers a long, frost-free growing season.
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
Direct Seed: 4" Apart
Germination: 4-21 Days
Rows Apart: 36-48"
Light: Full Sun
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Williams Sorghum, 1948 Heirloom, Organic
$3.45
$3.95
The Seed Savers Exchange - This heirloom syrup sorghum towers over the garden at 7-9'-tall and produces seed heads with attractive red glumes (and an occasional black glume for added interest). The grain itself is red, plump, and easy to thresh. It was donated to Seed Savers Exchange by Wayne Hayes of Annville, Kentucky, in 2015. Wayne and his family have made syrup from this sorghum cane since 1948. Each plant produces 3-6 tillers.
Characteristics:
Organic
From the Collection
Syrup sorghum
3-6 tillers per plant
100 seeds per packet
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors ½-1" deep after danger of frost has passed. Sorghum can self-pollinate; ‘block’ plantings are not necessary for grain production. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Excessive nitrogen reduces syrup quality.
Direct Seed: 4" Apart
Germination: 4-21 Days
Rows Apart: 36-48"
Light: Full Sun
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