Description
Sorghum bicolor
You’ll want a broom to fly to the top of these stately beauties! Multi-purpose grain!
Yes, this is literally THE plant for making brooms! Sturdy, bamboo-like stalks climb to 15’ tall, supporting big, beautiful seedheads with edible seeds that ripen in rich jewel colors. Superb for autumn arrangements. Remove the seeds and pop them or ground into a nutritious gluten-free flour (which makes a hecka good pancake), and then use the remaining parts to make your own broom! Such an intriguing plant to grow!
Seeds grown by Drunken Sailor Farm in Boise, Idaho and Sonshine Acres in Emmett, Idaho.
90 seeds.
Directions: Direct seed after last frost. Plants get very tall, so plan accordingly.
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Planting Depth |
Seed Spacing |
Days to Germination |
Days to Maturity |
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3/4" |
12” |
7-10 |
85-100 |