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500gram popcorn seed varieties

No.00407
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Description

White waxy sorghum is a high‑quality warm‑season glutinous grain crop. It produces plump milky‑white waxy grains with high amylopectin content, delivering outstanding sticky texture after cooking. This variety features strong drought‑resistance and decent tolerance to infertile soil, performing steadily even under limited rainfall conditions. Its grains are widely used for traditional brewing, glutinous grain food processing and high‑nutrient animal feed. When planning your grain garden, you may pair it with red sorghum seeds for diversified harvest. This variety adapts well to backyard gardens and small‑scale field cultivation. For optimal pollination and growth, avoid close planting beside ordinary non‑waxy grain varieties. If you want to expand your grain plot, you can also check out waxy corn seeds for mixed‑crop arrangements.

Specifications

  • Variety: White waxy glutinous sorghum
  • Growth habit: Warm‑season drought‑tolerant cereal grain
  • Germination Rate: ≥85%

Detailed Planting Guide

  1. Sowing time: Sow after last frost, soil temperature stable above 18℃.
  2. Sowing method: Direct sow 2‑3 seeds per hole, sowing depth 2‑3 cm. Space plants 20‑25 cm apart, row spacing 45‑60 cm. Thin seedlings to retain one vigorous plant per hole after sprouting.
  3. Soil condition: Adaptable to various soils, prefers well‑drained loam; tolerates dry low‑fertility land. Heavy water‑retentive clay soil with poor drainage should be avoided.
  4. Water & fertilizer: Drought resistant. Water mainly at seedling and grain filling stages. Apply base fertilizer, top‑dress nitrogen fertilizer before jointing. Remove weeds in early growth phase to reduce nutrient competition.
  5. Harvest: Harvest when panicles turn fully mature and grains harden. Cut panicles and complete sun‑drying before long‑term storage.

Packaging & Shipping: Sealed moisture‑proof inner bag preserves seed vitality. Outer shock‑absorbing packaging protects seeds from squeezing and dampness during international transit.

FAQ Q: Is waxy sorghum drought‑resistant? A: Yes, sorghum is famous for strong drought tolerance, fits dry growing regions. Q: What are waxy sorghum grains used for? A: Mainly for brewing, glutinous grain food and livestock feed. Q: Can it grow in poor soil? A: Yes, but better yields occur with basic fertilizer input.

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