Sugar Drip Sorghum

Sorghum bicolor subsp. bicolor

Seeds per pack ~ 100

Germination: 98%  (Packed for 2025)

'Sugar Drip' is one of the earliest-maturing cane sorghum varieties for the South, and one of the most widely grown varieties in the mountains of Appalachia. Grows 6-8 ft. tall; susceptible to lodging (falling over) if not harvested early. Used for early production of very good quality syrup. Matures in 102 days.

Sugar Drip Sorghum is a variety of sorghum known for its sweet and juicy stalks. It's primarily grown for syrup production. The plant resembles corn in its early growth stages but develops seed heads similar to wheat as it matures. Sugar Drip Sorghum is drought-resistant, making it suitable for various climates. The stalks are harvested and crushed to extract the sweet sap, which is then boiled down to produce a thick, dark syrup. This syrup is often used as a sweetener in baking and cooking, similar to molasses, and is prized for its rich, deep flavor. The plant also serves as a valuable fodder crop for livestock due to its nutritious leaves and stems.