Red Milo Sorghum Seeds (Sorghum bicolor) High-yielding warm-season annual. Drought-tolerant grain sorghum that attracts birds, wildlife, and improves soil tilth.

Minimum: 300+ Seeds

Red Milo Sorghum is a warm-season annual grain crop renowned for its excellent drought tolerance, dependable yields, and ability to support diverse ecosystems. Easy to grow and adaptable to a range of soil types, it’s a top choice for dryland farming, food plots, and soil improvement projects across the southern and central U.S.

Highly attractive to game birds, deer, and small mammals, Red Milo serves double duty as a feed grain and as a habitat-friendly cover. Its deep roots enhance soil tilth, while its sturdy stalks withstand dry spells with ease.

🌿 Why Grow Red Milo?

• 🌞 Thrives in Heat & Drought: Perfect for warm, dry regions

• 🐦 Wildlife-Friendly: Loved by doves, turkeys, quail, and other birds

• 🌾 Reliable Grain Production: High-yield potential under minimal input

• 🌱 Soil Builder: Improves soil tilth and organic matter

• 💨 Wind-Resistant: Strong stalks stand up to harsh conditions

• 🔁 Multi-Purpose Crop: Use in food plots, forage rotations, or cover cropping

🐓 Best Uses:

• Wildlife food plots and conservation plantings

• Livestock grain and supplemental forage

• Soil restoration and erosion control

• Dryland or low-input farming systems

• Pollinator and bird habitat enhancement

🌱 Planting & Growing Info:

• Botanical Name: Sorghum bicolor

• Type: Warm-season annual

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Soil: Tolerates poor to moderately fertile soils

• Seeding Rate: 10–15 lbs/acre (broadcast); 5–10 lbs/acre (drilled)

• Planting Depth: ¾ to 1 inch

• Best Time to Plant: Late spring to early summer after last frost

• Maturity: 90–110 days

• Zones: USDA 6–10

🌿 Tips for Success:

• Avoid over-fertilization; Red Milo is low-input friendly

• Combine with sunflowers, millet, or buckwheat for a diverse wildlife plot

• Harvest grain heads once dry and brown for feed or storage

• Rotate with legumes to maximize long-term soil health

🐾 A Go-To Grain for Wildlife and Resilient Farming

Whether you’re building a food plot for doves and deer or planting a dependable dryland crop, Red Milo Sorghum Seeds deliver high performance with minimal water. It’s the smart, sustainable choice for growers looking to support biodiversity, boost yields, and work in harmony with nature.