Sorghum Sudan Seeds (Chicken Corn)
Sorghum Sudan (Chicken Corn,Shattercane,Sorghum-Sudangrass,Sudan grass) is a grasses & fodder species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for reforestation, agroforestry, and social forestry.
| Botanical Synonyms | — |
| Common Names | Chicken Corn,Shattercane,Sorghum-Sudangrass,Sudan grass |
| Plant Form | Grasses & Fodder |
| Seed Collection | --- |
| Seed Longevity | 1 Year |
| Seeds per Kg (approx.) | 30000-75000 |
| Germination Rate | --- |
| Seed Treatment | With Thiram or Captan 75% wp at the rate of 70 gm in 500 ml of water per 100 kg seeds |
Growing & Establishment
Tree seeds vary widely in their germination requirements. Many Indian hardwood species benefit from pre-sowing treatment — soaking for 12–24 hours, mechanical scarification, or brief hot water treatment to break seed coat dormancy. Polybag nursery raising is the standard method for most plantation species in India. Field transplanting is best timed to coincide with the onset of the monsoon for maximum survival.
Use in India
India's National Afforestation Programme, state forest departments, and private agroforestry initiatives use millions of tree seedlings annually for reforestation, social forestry, and watershed restoration. Native tree species are preferred for ecological projects, carbon sequestration, and farm forestry under national agroforestry schemes.
SeedsCart has supplied tree seeds to nurseries, forest departments, NGOs, plantation companies, and agroforestry projects across India for over 30 years. Seeds are collected from certified natural stands, germination-tested before dispatch, and available in bulk quantities for institutional and commercial buyers. We ship internationally.
Product Specifications
| Name | Sorghum Sudan Seeds (Chicken Corn) |
|---|---|
| Category | Tree Seeds |
| Country of Origin | India |
| Net Quantity | 100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected) |
| Marketed by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| Manufactured by | Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand |
| MRP | 499.00 (Incl. of all taxes) |
| Customer Support | Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717 |
Germination Guide
Pre-Treatment
Pre-Germination Prep
Sowing
Post-Care & Growing On
Tips
- A reliable, fast-growing warm-season forage crop with straightforward germination Avoid grazing very young growth or frost/drought-stressed plants — this species can accumulate compounds toxic to livestock under those specific conditions, a well-known forage management consideration Shares drought resilience with its relative buffel grass, suited to dry, warm climates
