Jumbo Star

Jumbo Star is a very late—ripening hybrid of forage sorghum

Jumbo Star from Alta Seeds is a hybrid of very late—ripening sorghum forage, designed to produce high-quality and nutritious feed. It is highly resistant to lodging and diseases, as well as high protein content, which makes it a universal solution for various feed tasks in animal husbandry.

The key advantages of Jumbo Star

Very late maturation period
The hybrid belongs to a very late-maturing group and does not form a panicle in Russia, which contributes to the formation of a high-quality green mass.

High feed value
The protein content of 13-15% ensures high nutritional value of the feed and excellent fattening results.

Resistance to lodging and diseases
Durable plants are resistant to lodging and underlying diseases, which reduces losses during cultivation and harvesting.

Versatility of use
The hybrid is suitable for various harvesting and feeding methods, as well as for binary crops.

Economic purpose

meat-fed cattle silage

direct grazing

haylage for dry-standing stock

hay harvesting

green food

It is excellent for both pure silage and binary corn crops.

Main Features

Ripeness group: very late

Panicle formation: does not form in Russian conditions

Protein content: 13-15%

Lodging resistance: high

Disease resistance: high

Seeding rates

4-6 kg/ha — row spacing 70 cm

15-20 kg/ha — row spacing 15 cm

Minimum soil temperature during sowing: +12 °C

Packaging

Bag: 20 kg

Price list: on request (consultation)