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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
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