Multicolored Broomcorn Sorghum is an open-pollinated annual grain that transforms late-summer gardens into a tapestry of color. Growing 48 to 72 inches tall over 110 to 119 days, this non-GMO cultivar produces dramatic seed plumes in bold reds, golds, blacks, and oranges that practically glow against green foliage. Hardy across zones 2 through 13 and thriving in full sun, it's equally at home in field rows, garden beds, or raised containers with 24-inch spacing. Unlike ornamental grasses that fade to beige, this sorghum holds its jewel-toned color through fall, making it a living display long after most crops have finished.
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The real draw here is the sheer visual impact of those multicolored seed heads. Plant a row in mid-summer and watch the plumes emerge in waves of red, gold, black, and orange, creating a striking fall display that lasts weeks. This is a working crop, not just decoration; the dried heads can be bundled into wreaths, dried arrangements, or traditional brooms, and birds flock to the standing plants for seeds.
The primary use is post-harvest craft work. Cut and dry the seed heads for wreaths, fall arrangements, and traditional broom making. Leave some plumes standing in the garden to provide seeds for songbirds and native pollinators through autumn and early winter.
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Direct sow seeds in warm soil after the last frost date in your region. Sorghum germinates best in warm conditions and benefits from soil temperatures of 60°F or higher.
Harvest the seed heads once they have fully matured and turned their characteristic multicolored plumes of red, gold, black, and orange. This typically occurs 110 to 119 days after planting. Cut the heads with pruning shears or a sharp knife, leaving several inches of stem attached. For the best color retention and drying, harvest in dry weather and allow the plumes to cure in a warm, well-ventilated space away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
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