Species: Johnsongrass [Sorghum halepense (L.) Peis.] Cultivars: Origin: Mediterranean region Use: Grazing, hay

Description: General: Life Span: 3-6 feet tall, bunchgrass. Perennial Adaptation: pH: Soil: Rainfall: Temperature: 5.0-7.5 Sandy-loam, clay loam. 28-60 Inches. -13º F (minimum) Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: 20-25 lb PLS/A April <0.25-0.75 inch $25-30/A May-September 5000-7000 lb/A Notes: May cause nitrate poisoning, prussic acid poisoning, interstitial cystitis like other sorghums. Does not tolerate close continuous grazing.