Red Broom Corn is an open-pollinated sorghum cultivar grown for its striking red seed heads, which mature in just 85 days. This compact plant thrives in hardiness zones 9-13 and produces multiple stems per plant, each yielding a harvest-ready broom head. Direct seed from late spring through mid-June, and by early fall you'll have armfuls of deep red plumes perfect for fresh arrangements or dried displays. It's a surprisingly productive ornamental that rewards minimal fuss with maximum visual impact.
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Red seed heads develop reliably within 85 days, with each plant yielding 5 to 10 stems ready for harvest. The compact growth habit means you can tuck multiple plants into garden beds or containers without sprawling vines or excessive foliage. Once the seed heads mature, they transition seamlessly from fresh-cut arrangements to long-lasting dried décor, stored effortlessly through winter and beyond.
Red Broom Corn is primarily grown for fall and seasonal arrangements. Harvest the seed heads fresh and condition them immediately in vases, or dry them by hanging upside-down in a warm, airy space for long-term storage and use in dried floral designs throughout the year.
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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 set 18 to 36 inches apart. Choose a location with full sun and well-draining soil adjusted to a pH between 5.5 and 7.5.
Harvest anytime after the seed heads have fully developed. Watch for the characteristic red coloring to deepen and intensify as a sign of maturity. Simply cut or snap stems where they emerge from the base of the plant. Each plant yields 5 to 10 harvestable stems, making for generous yields from a compact planting.
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