HG21-B is a new early bronze hybrid grain sorghum release
from Heartland Genetics. 21-B is short and uniform with a
semi-open head and has very good drought tolerance with
excellent standability. 21-B has a consistent, strong agronomic
package and performs very well on tough dryland conditions
across the High Plains. 21-B provides excellent yields with quick
dry down and ease of harvest. 21-B has a smaller seed size,
usually 16-17,000 seeds per lb.
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
34" - 36" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
BRONZE |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
16,000 |
HG23-R is an early maturing, red colored grain hybrid. HG23-R can be planted for doublecrop after wheat, late planting or re-plant situations. This hybrid has excellent emergence and plant health with very good standability plus very good drought tolerance. HG23-R has above average head exertion and very good threshability allowing for ease of harvest.
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
36" - 40" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
RED |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
12,500 |
HG35-W is a white, medium early variety that is well suited
for the high plains of Kansas. HG35-W has excellent drought
tolerance, standability, with good head exertion and fi eld
uniformity. HG35-W grows a tan plant producing brilliant white
grain at harvest time. Excellent choice for producers wanting a
medium early sorghum and post harvest stalk quality grazing.


Sugar Cane Aphid - Resistant
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
46" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
WHITE |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
13,500 |
HG44-R is a medium maturing, shorter type, red colored grain hybrid. HG44-R has a wide area of adaption with excellent yield history across the high plains. HG44-R has excellent plant uniformity and standability. HG44-R finishes strong and has quick drydown. This hybrid has a semi-open head and good drought tolerance.
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
38" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
RED |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
13,500 |
HG45-C is new genetics in the medium maturity range producing high yields of cream colored grain. HG45-C is a medium height, very showy, semi-open headed variety with excellent drought tolerance, head exertion and standability. HG45-C has a large seed size and produces excellent test weight. Performs very well under minimum and no-till conditions. Plant when soil temperature reaches 60 degrees.
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
46" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
CREAM |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
13,500 |
HG47-B is a new medium maturing bronze hybrid grain Sorghum
release from Heartland Genetics with resistance to the Sugar
Cane Aphid. 47-B is a medium-tall hybrid with excellent stay green
characteristics and high yield. 47-B is positioned for the entire high
plains and south and can be planted in most conditions. 47-B has
excellent head exertion with a semi-open head type, good drought
tolerance, favorable dry down and ease of harvest.


Sugar Cane Aphid - Resistant
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
46" - 48" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
BRONZE |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
13,500 |
HG48-B is a medium maturing bronze colored grain hybrid. HG48-B is adapted to multiple environments, supported by a strong agronomic package. This hybrid produces good, consistent yields over a wide range of conditions. HG48-B has better early growth in cooler soils than most hybrids. HG48-B is medium in height with very good uniformity and standability. HG48-B has above average head exertion and very good threshability, maximizing ease of harvest.
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
44" - 46" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
BRONZE |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
12,500 |
HG48-B2 is a brand new Medium maturity hybrid Grain Sorghum with outstanding resistance to sugar cane aphid. HG48-B2 has a semi-open head type with strong stalks, staygreen qualities, uniformity and high yields. 48-B2 has excellent drought stress tolerance and is well adapted to the broad geography of the Great Plains. HG48-B2 with SCA resistance, a solid agronomy package and high yield history makes it a great addition to the HG Grain Sorghum lineup!
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
4'4 - 46" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
BRONZE |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
13,300 |
HG52-B is a medium-full maturing bronze colored grain hybrid. HG52-B is well adapted to irrigation or favorable dryland production. HG52-B has excellent emergence and staygreen promoting a sturdy stalk and excellent late season standability. HG52-B is a medium tall hybrid with a semi-open head and very high yield potential. HG52-B offers tolerance to SCA.

Sugar Cane Aphid - Tolerant
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
46" -48" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
BRONZE |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
13,500 |
HG53-B is a new, medium-full maturing grain sorghum release from Heartland Genetics. HG53-B has very good stock quality. It performs best under irrigation and favorable dryland conditions. It produces bronze-colored grain on a semi-open head type and shows excellent resistance to SCA making it a great choice. HG53-B is very uniform with excellent standability.


Sugar Cane Aphid - Resistant
- Key Features
- YIELD FOR MATURITY
- STANDABILITY
- DROUGHT TOLERANCE
- EMERGENCE
10 |
9 |
8 |
7 |
6 |
5 |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
Rating 1 = best / 10 = poorest |
Plant Description
RELATIVE HEIGHT |
46" - 48" |
HEAD TYPE |
SEMI-OPEN |
GRAIN COLOR |
BRONZE |
AVG SEEDS/POUND |
13,500 |