Mixed Colors Broomcorn Sorghum
Item Details
A type of sorghum traditionally used in broom-making. Diverse mix of varieties in many colors. Includes Apache Red, Texas Black Amber, TenneSeed Savers Exchangee Red, Nicaraguan Broom, Iowa Red, Hadley Kidd, Moyer Sonnen, Sattie Museum, Moyer Jensen Gold, Hungarian Red and Black, Ramirez South Chile, and Kepley. Gorgeous in floral arrangements.
- 100-110 days
- ±1,200 seeds/oz
- Conventional
- Mix of many varieties in multiple colors
- Nice addition to floral arrangements
- This variety will grow well in most regions of the United States but prefers a long, frost-free growing season.
Growing Instructions
Instructions - Sow seeds outdoors 1" deep after danger of frost has passed. For good pollination and full ears, plant in blocks of 3-6 rows instead of one long row. Thin seedlings to 8" apart. Corn is a heavy feeder and does best in well-drained fertile soil with plenty of water.
- Direct Seed: 4" Apart
- Germination: 4-21 Days
- Rows Apart: 36-48"
- Light: Full Sun
Ratings & Reviews
1 review
Make your own brooms!
by K. Stanley
I've never grown broomcorn before, but I wanted to try it out. From about 6 grown stalks, I harvested enough to make a little hand-brush for my coffee machine! Definitely growing this again!