Sorghum
GROWTH STAGES
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CROP GUIDE
Sorghum, locally known as Jowar, is a drought-tolerant cereal crop grown extensively in Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Rajasthan. It is used for food, fodder, and industrial purposes and thrives in semi-arid conditions with moderate rainfall.
- 1
Germination and Emergence
Day 0–8
Sorghum seeds germinate and coleoptile emerges through the soil surface, typically within 5–10 days after sowing.
- 2
Seedling Stage
Day 8–20
Sorghum seedlings establish a seminal root system and produce early leaves, relying on seed reserves for initial growth.
- 3
Vegetative Growth
Day 20–50
Sorghum develops successive leaves and tillers, increasing leaf area index and accumulating biomass rapidly.
- 4
Panicle Initiation
Day 50–70
The sorghum growing point differentiates from vegetative to reproductive, and panicle primordia begin forming.
- 5
Flowering and Pollination
Day 70–85
Sorghum anthers exsert and shed pollen over 3–5 days, with cross- and self-pollination determining grain set.
- 6
Grain Filling and Maturity
Day 85–110
Sorghum grains fill with starch and protein, kernel moisture drops below 20%, and the crop reaches black layer maturity.
