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SV2/SV4

SV2/SV4

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SV2/SV4 is a white Open Pollinated sorghum variety adapted to regions I, II, III & IV. This medium to late maturing variety features intermediate height plants with good disease tolerance. SV2/SV4 offers consistent yield potential and is suitable for both grain and forage production in various ecological zones across Zimbabwe.

Key Features

White Open Pollinated Variety
Adapted to regions I, II, III & IV
Medium to late maturing variety
Intermediate height plants
Good disease tolerance
Suitable for grain and forage

Maturity Period

Medium to late maturing

Yield Potential

3t/ha

Suitable Regions

Region I, Region II, Region III, Region IV

Category

sorghum

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Sorghum Growing Recommendations

Planting Guidelines for Sorghum

•Optimal planting time: November to December
•Planting depth: 2-5 cm (shallower in heavy soils)
•Row spacing: 60-90 cm between rows, 10-15 cm within rows
•Seeding rate: 5-10 kg/ha depending on variety
•Plant population: 70,000-150,000 plants per hectare

Soil & Fertilizer Requirements

•Adaptable to various soils but prefers well-drained loams
•Ideal soil pH: 5.5-8.5 (tolerates alkaline soils)
•Basal fertilizer: Compound D (200-300 kg/ha) at planting
•Top dressing: Ammonium nitrate (150-200 kg/ha) at knee-high stage
•Responds well to nitrogen but excessive N can cause lodging

Harvest & Post-Harvest

•Harvest when grain moisture content is 20-25%
•Harvest by cutting heads or combine harvesting
•Dry to 12-13% moisture for storage
•Store in clean, dry conditions to prevent mold and insect damage
•Stalks can be used as fodder or for construction

Pest and Disease Management

Common Pests:

•Sorghum shoot fly
•Stem borers
•Birds (particularly at milky stage)
•Aphids

Common Diseases:

•Anthracnose
•Leaf blight
•Grain mold
•Downy mildew

Other Sorghum Varieties

MACIA

MACIA

White Open Pollinated sorghum variety well adapted to regions IV & V.

Regions: Region IV, Region V