When is the best time to plant Sudan grass seeds?

Sudan grass seed planting time

Sudan grass is an annual herb that can be propagated by sowing all year round, but the best time is from May to November. It takes about 7 days from sowing to germination. The germination rate of seeds is very high and it is easy to survive.

Sudan grass seed planting method

1. Soil: The soil of the planting site must be loose and breathable. Before sowing, the soil must be deeply plowed and leveled, and then certain drainage and irrigation measures must be taken, and sufficient base fertilizer must be applied.

2. Sowing: Sow Sudan grass seeds in rows with a row spacing of about 25 cm. Sprinkle the seeds evenly, cover with 4-5 cm of soil, and then water thoroughly.

Sudan grass seed collection

The flowering and fruiting period of Sudan grass is from July to September, lasting about two months. The seeds mature at this time and grow inside the fruit. When taking the seeds, remove the peel and leave the seeds that are full, healthy and harmless.

Sudan grass seeds

The caryopsis of Sudan grass is oval or ovate-oval, about 4 mm long, with persistent spikelets on it, about 6 mm long, green-yellow in color, and seeds growing in it, which are small in size and have no awns.