Hy Sorghum Shooter Seventeen
Shooter Seventeen is a fast-growing, red-seeded hybrid jowar fodder seed developed for Indian farmers seeking top-tier green fodder. A multi-cut Sorghum Sudan Grass (SSG) hybrid, it delivers excellent regrowth, superior nutrition, and juicy palatability – ideal for dairy and livestock feeding.
With a strong stay-green trait, Shooter Seventeen retains fresh, clean foliage even during stress, ensuring nutritious forage for longer. Its succulent stems and narrow-long leaves contribute to high daily dry matter yield. The crop is tolerant to major pests like stem borers and diseases such as leaf blight, reducing crop losses and minimizing pesticide use.
Shooter-17 is best suited for direct feeding systems and performs well in both spring and monsoon seasons. The first harvest is ready within 50–55 days, with successive cuts every 45–50 days.
Key Benefits:
- High Yield: Delivers superior green fodder output per hectare.
- Multi-Cut Capability: Enables 2–3 harvests per season.
- Stay-Green Foliage: Maintains leafy greenness for longer.
- Highly Palatable: Soft, juicy stems with excellent feed quality.
- Fast Growth: Quick maturity ensures early harvesting.
- Pest & Disease Tolerant: Reduces chemical usage.
- Adaptable: Suitable for multiple soil and climatic zones.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genting Crop Science Pvt. Ltd. |
| Active Ingredient | Hybrid Sorghum Sudan Grass (SSG) |
| Chemical Group | Not applicable (Non-chemical seed) |
| Mode of Action | Vegetative biomass production |
| Form | Open-pollinated hybrid seed |
| Target Spectrum | Green fodder for livestock |
| Dosage | 25–30 kg/ha |
Recommended Crops & Pests:
| Crop | Target Use | Application Window | Dosage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fodder | Livestock feeding | March–April (spring) | 25–30 kg/ha |
| Fodder | Livestock feeding | May–August (wet season) | 25–30 kg/ha |
Step-by-Step Usage Instructions:
- Wear gloves and dust mask while handling seeds.
- Prepare well-tilled, weed-free seedbed.
- Sow at 2–3 cm depth with 30 cm row spacing.
- Use 25–30 kg of seed per hectare.
- Maintain moist (not waterlogged) soil during germination.
- Apply first irrigation after sowing, then as needed.
- First harvest at 50–55 days; next cuts every 45–50 days.
- Pre-harvest interval: Not applicable for fodder crops.
Safety & Precautions:
- Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture.
- Use seed only for fodder; not suitable for grain use.
- Avoid sowing in poorly drained or saline soils.
- Rotate with legumes to improve soil health.
- Ensure clean harvesting tools to prevent contamination.
- Not hazardous to humans or livestock under normal use.