Sorghum varieties grown in Uganda
Sorghum
varieties |
Year of release | Days to maturity | Average grain yield
(Kg/ha) |
Grain colour | Unique attribute |
NAROSORG-1 | 2017 | 110-120 | 3000-3200 | Cream
white |
Medium maturity and excellent for
brewing |
NAROSORG-2 | 2017 | 100-110 | 2700-3000 | Red | Good for yeast and not much affected
by birds |
NAROSORG-3 | 2017 | 110-120 | 3000 | Chalky white | Midge resistant |
NAROSORG-4 | 2017 | 90-100 | 2300-2500 | Brown | Good for food and not much affected
by birds |
SESO-1 | 2011 | 90 | 3000 | White | Early maturity and good for brewing |
SESO-2 | 2011 | 100 | 2500 | White | Forage and
resistant to lodging |
SESO-3 | 2011 | 95 | 3000 | Brown | Good for food and not much affected
by birds |