RM 220

Stable yields with grain sorghum: Lidea PM 220 field experience

When planning a sowing campaign, choosing a crop that performs under drought stress is key. The French Lidea hybrid PM 220 is a choice driven by predictability. From an operational standpoint, this hybrid is designed for harvest efficiency and high-quality grain output.

Vegetation and Morphology

This is a mid-early hybrid with a maturity window of 90-100 days. For an operator, this is a massive advantage: you finish the harvest before the autumn rains start, which is essential for maintaining grain quality. The plant is short, reaching only 70-90 cm in height. In practice, this means minimal lodging issues and higher combine speeds. Because of the compact structure, you can lower the header significantly, minimizing harvest losses and reducing fuel consumption compared to taller varieties.

Grain Quality and Handling

The dark-brown grain of PM 220 boasts excellent starch content (70-80%). Low tannin levels make it a versatile product for processing and highly liquid at elevators. The short stature allows for comfortable equipment operation without overloading the chopper with unnecessary biomass.

• Quick crop emergence and uniform stand.
• Superior adaptability to varying soil and climate conditions.
• Ease of harvest due to plant compactness.
• High energy potential thanks to significant starch percentage.

PM 220 doesn't require overly complex management: standard grain sorghum agronomy delivers excellent results. It is a workhorse that forgives minor management errors and produces stable yields even in years with minimal summer precipitation.