How Much Nitrogen Does Grain Sorghum Need

In most farming environments,the most limiting nutrient to yield is nitrogen. Sorghum is no exception, requiring 1.12 pounds per bushel of grain produced, which is very similar to the recommendation for corn.

How much nitrogen does sorghum require per acre?

Nitrogen. Nitrogen is the nutrient most often limiting in sorghum production. Under low rainfall conditions with low yield potential, 30 to 60 pounds of nitrogen per acre may be adequate. In productive irrigated situations, up to 200 pounds of nitrogen will be required.

How do you fertilize sorghum?

Sorghum growers can apply starter fertilizer in band over the row, in the seed furrow, below the seed, on the soil surface to the side of the row or on the side but below the soil surface.