9300 Milo Grain Sorghum Seed | Red Sorghum
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9300 Milo Grain Sorghum Seed is a reliable warm-season annual sorghum variety designed for growers, land managers, and wildlife plotters who need a hardy grain crop that performs well in challenging conditions. Also called grain sorghum or milo, 9300 produces attractive deep-red seed heads, reaches approximately 44–48 inches in height, and offers strong stalk quality for dependable field performance.
This variety is well adapted to a range of soil types and is valued for its ability to handle hot, dry growing conditions. Grain sorghum is widely recognized as a drought-tolerant, high-energy crop that can be grown as grain, forage, or a multipurpose field crop, making 9300 a practical option for livestock operations, wildlife food plots, and warm-season cover crop systems.
The concept-treated seed treatment helps protect grain and forage sorghum from crop injury caused by certain S-metolachlor-containing herbicides. Always follow the seed tag and herbicide label directions before planting or applying herbicides.
Product Overview Chart
| Feature |
Details |
| Product Name |
9300 Milo Grain Sorghum Seed |
| Also Known As |
Milo, Grain Sorghum, Red Sorghum |
| Seed Treatment |
Concept-treated / sorghum safener-treated |
| Crop Type |
Warm-season annual grain sorghum |
| Maturity |
Medium-plus maturity |
| Plant Height |
Approximately 44–48 inches |
| Seed Head Color |
Large deep-red seed heads |
| Best Uses |
Food plots, livestock feed grain, cover crop, ground cover, silage |
| GMO Status |
Non-GMO |
| Sun Requirement |
Full sun; best with 8+ hours daily |
| Germination Time |
7–14 days under favorable conditions |
| Ideal Soil pH |
5.5–7.5 |
| Planting Season |
Spring to summer, after warm conditions are consistent |
Planting Guide
| Planting Method |
Recommended Rate |
| New Seeding / Bare Ground |
20–25 lbs. per acre |
| Overseeding |
10–15 lbs. per acre |
| Drilling |
5 lbs. per acre |
| Small Area Rate |
0.5 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Overseeding Small Areas |
0.25 lb. per 1,000 sq. ft. |
| Suggested Seeding Depth |
1/4 inch |
| Soil Temperature Guidance |
Plant when soils are warm; many agronomists recommend waiting until daily minimum soil temperature is around 60°F for stronger sorghum emergence.
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Best-Fit Use Chart
| Use |
Why 9300 Milo Works Well |
| Wildlife Food Plots |
Produces grain heads that attract birds and wildlife. |
| Livestock Feed Grain |
Grain sorghum is commonly used in feed programs for livestock. |
| Cover Crop / Ground Cover |
Provides warm-season growth and soil coverage. |
| Silage / Forage Systems |
Can be used in multipurpose sorghum-based operations. |
| Dryland or Hot-Weather Plantings |
Sorghum is known for strong heat and drought tolerance compared with many other agronomic crops. |
Key Benefits
Dependable warm-season performance: 9300 Milo Grain Sorghum Seed is built for spring and summer planting when soil temperatures and nighttime conditions are consistently warm.
Strong stress tolerance: This variety is suited for challenging field conditions and hot, dry climates where dependable establishment matters.
Versatile farm and land-management use: Plant it for grain production, wildlife food plots, livestock feed grain, ground cover, silage, or warm-season cover crop programs.
Deep-red grain heads: The large red seed heads provide visual appeal and practical grain production value.
Concept-treated protection: The seed safener helps reduce injury risk from compatible S-metolachlor herbicide programs when used according to label directions.
