Sorghum (Junelo)

Catalogue Type
Seed Catalogue
Scientific Name
Sorghum bicolor
Family
Poaceae
Distinguishing Characters
The seeds are vary widely among different type in color, shape and size but are smaller than those of wheat.Grain is elongated in which glumes clasping the grain with open panicle is the main distinguishing character.
Photo of Seed
Description

Sorghum is popularly known as Camel of crops as it can tolerate exceptional drought. The seeds are high in carbohydrate content with 10% protein and 3.4% fat  and contains small amount of minerals and vitamins so have high feeding value.