Sorghum Solomon

Stable Yields in Drought Conditions

The 'Solomon' grain sorghum variety from Agroplazma is a reliable choice for farmers operating in regions with risky agricultural conditions and frequent moisture deficits. Developed by the breeders at YuzhGibrid under the guidance of Nikolay Ivanovich Benko, this variety is specifically engineered for adaptation to challenging climates and high potential in arid zones.

Agronomic Advantages

The key feature of 'Solomon' is its early maturity. With a vegetation period of 80–90 days, it offers the flexibility to be sown within optimal windows or as a double-crop following winter grain harvest. The variety produces white grain characterized by high-quality parameters:

• Protein content of 11–12%, making it a valuable component for animal feed.
• High test weight and excellent grain yield performance.
• Robust resistance to key pathogens: the variety shows significant tolerance to loose smut.

Throughout the growing cycle, the crop displays strong immunity to rust, onion stalk smut, and powdery mildew. This allows agronomists to optimize fungicide expenditures by reducing the number of necessary applications, directly lowering the cost per ton of production.

Practical Application and Strategy

In field conditions, 'Solomon' performs best under intensive planting schemes. Thanks to its rapid maturation rate, the crop avoids late summer droughts. Implementing this variety is highly effective in crop rotations where ensuring a reliable feed supply for livestock or creating a high-quality commodity stock for the food industry is a priority. Given its white grain color, the product is in high demand among processors producing cereals and flour.

To achieve target yields, it is recommended to maintain the optimal plant density for your specific region, as the variety efficiently utilizes the soil's available potential at standard seeding rates.