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Pronto®

forage sorghum

  • Fine stems
  • Wide large leaf
  • Excellent production under irrigation
  • Ideal for silage and hay production
Suitable For

Sowing Rate: 15-30kg/ha
Rainfall: Minimum 450mm per annum
Weeks to Grazing: 5-8 (weeks)
Heading Date: Early
Pasture Life: Annual
Soil Fertility: High (Olsen P 20+)

Fast maturing sorghum x sudan cross for early grazing, silage and hay

Pronto® forage sorghum is a fast maturing sorghum sudan cross suited to a wide range of environments. Pronto® produces large wide leaves and fine stems, which makes it an ideal option for silage/hay production.

Pasture seed sowing rate (sole): 15-30kg/ha


 

Pronto has the ability to produce quality forage during the summer period with increased production from irrigation or summer rain due to the higher water use efficiency of forage sorghum. It is well suited to dairy and beef production and provides quick regrowth for 2-3 grazing’s or cutting for hay/silage production over the summer period.

Rainfall

Minimum 450mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated

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