Red Sorghum Vegetable Seeds for Planting

Red Sorghum Vegetable Seeds produce tall, hardy plants with vibrant red stalks and nutrient-rich grains. This versatile cereal and vegetable crop is perfect for home gardens, raised beds, or small-scale planting.

Red Sorghum thrives in warm-season conditions and is known for its drought tolerance and high productivity. The grains and young shoots can be used for cooking, fresh salads, or as a nutritious addition to meals. Non-GMO seeds ensure reliable germination and abundant harvests.

Features

Produces tall, hardy Red Sorghum plants with nutrient-rich grains
High-yielding and drought-tolerant
Non-GMO, open-pollinated seeds
Ideal for home gardens, raised beds, and small-scale planting
Suitable for grains, fresh shoots, and culinary uses
Thrives in warm-season planting conditions

Specifications

Seed Type: Warm-season cereal/vegetable Red Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 711 (grown annually)
Growth Habit: Upright, tall-statured
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil Preference: Fertile, well-drained soil
Watering: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established
Days to Germination: 512 days
Days to Harvest: 90120 days for grains; 6080 days for young shoots
Plant Height: 48 ft
Seed Quality: Non-GMO, open-pollinated
Plant Spacing: 612 inches
Row Spacing: 1824 inches
Support Needed: Not required

Planting Guide

Sow seeds directly in garden beds or containers after the last frost.
Plant seeds 12 inches deep in loose, fertile soil.
Thin seedlings to recommended spacing for healthy growth.
Water consistently, especially during early growth stages.
Harvest young shoots when tender or allow grains to mature fully for seed harvest.
Sorghum is heat-tolerant and performs best in warm-season conditions.