organic salsify
Sorghum bicolor.
Product code : GAIAS-0138
- Quantity
- Environ 100 semences
- Exposure
- Soleil.
- Life cycle
- Annuelle.
Discover the plant
Sorghum 'Broomcorn' (Sorghum bicolor) from Gaia Seeds is a versatile annual plant, grown for its sturdy stems and decorative panicles, ideal for making traditional brooms and other practical uses.
With an impressive height of 1.2 to 2.4 meters, this variety produces small round grains in varied colors, ranging from white to red, orange, and bronze, bringing an aesthetic and functional touch to the garden.
Spread : 30-60 cm
Plant height : 1.2 to 2.4 meters
Quantity per pack : 100 seeds
Companion plants : Corn, beans, squash
Enemy plants : Fennel
Cultivation method:
Sorghum 'Broomcorn' prefers well-drained, organically rich soil with full sun exposure. Sow seeds directly into the ground after the last frost, spacing plants 20 to 30 cm apart. Regular watering is recommended, especially during periods of active growth, to ensure a bountiful and vigorous harvest.
Uses:
- Culinary : Sorghum grains, naturally gluten-free, can be ground into flour, popped like popcorn, or cooked into cereal.
- Industry and crafts : The panicles are used to make brooms, decorative arrangements or as animal fodder.
- Syrup production : Some varieties are grown to extract a sweet syrup, commonly used as a natural sweetener.
Sorghum 'Broomcorn' is a robust and multifunctional plant, perfect for gardeners and craftsmen wishing to explore a crop that combines tradition and innovation.
Sowing guide
It all startswith a seed.
Sowing depth
Spacing / density
Germination temperature
Germination time
Sowing period
Propagation
Growing method
Soil and care
The right care,at the right time.
Care level
Seasonal care
Container growing
A garden,within reach.
Bloom and dimensions
Its place,in your garden.
Mature height
Foliage color
Foliage type
Growth rate
Growth habit
Days to maturity
Harvest
Frequently asked questions
Your questions,answered.
Comment conserver les semences de Sorgho à balais Broomcorn avant le semis?
Comment semer Sorgho à balais Broomcorn?
Quelles conditions favorisent la germination de Sorgho à balais Broomcorn?
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