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SORGHUM
Sorghum is becoming increasingly important crop due to its ability to withstand drought. There are two
main brown sorghum varieties under production by the company.
SERENA SORGHUM
This is a brown seeded variety which was officially released in 1960. It thrives well in bi-modal rainfall
areas and matures in 110 days. This variety has a strong stem and good root system with a yield
potential of 3000 kg per hectare. Seed rate 5kg/hectare.
SEREDO SORGHUM
This is an improvement from Serena Sorghum and is recommended for areas below 1500M above sea
level. It flowers in about 71 days and matures in 120 days. This variety is taller than those of Serena
Sorghum with a yield potential of about 5000 kg/hectare.
These two varieties require 350-450mm of rainfall and are fairly resistant to striga, rust, leaf blight and
grey leaf spot.
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Sorghum