Mixed Broom Corn is an open-pollinated variety of Sorghum bicolor grown for its striking autumn-colored seed heads rather than grain or forage. These bushy plants reach maturity in 85 days, making them a fast crop for fall arrangements and decorative use. Direct seed them in late spring and watch them develop thick, harvestable stems perfect for fresh or dried arrangements, with each plant yielding 5 to 10 stems.
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The seed heads emerge in rich autumn tones, creating natural color variation across a planting without any added dyes or treatments. Each plant produces multiple stems suitable for harvest, and they're ready to work with as soon as the seed heads develop, giving you flexibility to use them fresh in arrangements or dry them for longer-lasting displays. Growing broom corn is a refreshing departure from the vegetable garden, offering ornamental value alongside practical utility.
Mixed Broom Corn is grown for its seed heads, which are harvested and used in fall floral arrangements and seasonal decorations. The dried or fresh stems work beautifully in dried flower displays, harvest-themed centerpieces, and craft projects where natural plant material is desired.
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Direct seed from your last frost date through mid-June. Sow seeds 1/8 to 1/2 inch deep, spacing them 2 inches apart in rows 18 to 36 inches apart.
Harvest anytime after the seed heads have fully developed. Each plant will yield 5 to 10 stems ready for use. Cut the stems at the base and use them fresh in arrangements or hang them to dry for longer-lasting displays.
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