- Male sterile
- Resistant to Downy Mildew and Anthracnose
- High yield potential
- Excellent for silage
Cowvittles III is a male sterile hybrid forage sorghum with high yield potential and great standability. Cowvittles III sets the standard for conventional forage sorghums.
| Disease/Insect/Nematode Ratings: | |
| Downy Mildrew: | R |
| Anthracnose | R |
| Agronomic Traits: | |
| Early Seedling Vigor: | Excellent |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Recovery after Cutting: | Fair |
| Maturity: | 90 Days |
| Uniformity: | Excellent |
| Plant Type: | Juicy Stalk |
| Midrib Type: | Conventional |
| Planting Rates: | ||
| Seeds Per Pound: | 19,000 | |
| Rate (Lbs.) | Dryland | Irrigated |
| Rows: | 5-6 | 6-7 |
| Drill: | 10-12 | 12-14 |
| Adaptation Ratings: | |
| Photosynthetic Type: | C4 – Warm Season |
| Temperature: | Warm (62 F) |
| Water Requirement: | Low |
Seeding:
- Soil temperature should be a minimum of 62 F.
- Can be no-tilled into the stubble of winter and spring crops.
- Planting depth should be 1”.
- Do not plant in soils with pH greater than 7.5.
Harvest:
- Cowvittles III is usually harvested 90 days after seeding.
- Protein will decline as harvest is delayed, but energy will increase upon heading due to continued sugar formation in the sorghum stalks and leaves.
| Crop Use Information: | |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Ease of Establishment: | Good |
| Shade Tolerance: | Poor – Fair |
| Drought Stress: | Good |
| Minimum pH: | 6.0 |
| Saline Soils (White Alkali): | Fair |
| Saline – Sodic Soils (Black Alkali): | Poor – Fair |
| Silage: | Excellent |
| Continuous Grazing: | Not intended for Grazing |
| Rotational Grazing: | Not intended for Grazing |
| Palatability: | Excellent |
Strengths
- Excellent standability.
- High yield potential.
- A dense lush leaf type.
- Resistant to Downy Mildew and Anthracnose.
- Excellent for ensilage.
- Juicy stalk.
Additional Information
Avoid Nitrate and Prussic Acid Poisoning from sorghum:
Avoid large nitrogen applications prior to expected drought periods. 2,4-D can increase Prussic Acid concentration for several weeks after application. Do not harvest drought-damaged plants within 4 days following a good rain. Do not green chop within 7 days of a killing frost. Cut at a higher stubble height, nitrates tend to accumulate in the lower stalk. Wait 1 month before feeding silage to give Prussic Acid enough time to escape.