High Yielding Sorghum Varieties for Madhya Pradesh
16 March 2025, New Delhi: Madhya Pradesh is a significant area for sorghum cultivation, with recommended hybrids such as CSH 16, CSH 17, CSH 18, CSH 23, and CSH 25 suitable for the entire state. These hybrids are known for their high yields and adaptability to diverse soil types. Farmers can also consider high-yielding varieties such as CSV 15, CSV 17, SPV 235, JJ 741, and JJ 938.
Recommended Hybrids
- CSH 16
- CSH 17
- CSH 18
- CSH 23
- CSH 25
Recommended Varieties
- CSV 15
- CSV 17
- SPV 235
- JJ 741
- JJ 938
Method of sowing
The crop is sown by bullock drawn seed drills with 2 or 3 coulters at 7 cm depth in the soil. The seeds are covered by one harrowing after sowing by seed drill. It is also sown by tractor drown seed drill with 4 coulters with simultaneous covering of seeds by blade attached to the seed drill.
Time of sowing
The optimum sowing time for Kharif sorghum is Last week of May to2nd fortnight of July.
Seed rate spacing and plant population
Seed rate 8‐10 kg/ha
Spacing Row to row 45 cm and plant to plant 15 cm Plant population 2.1 to 2.2 lakh /ha
Fertilizer management
80 kg N, 40 kg P2O5/ ha.
50% N and full P2O5 at sowing, balance 50% 30 days after sowing.
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