Sorghum Growth Stage Development
The picture and descriptions are representative of a sorghum hybrid grown in the midwest. The specific time between stages, the number of leaves, and plant height, however, may vary among varieties, environments, locations, planting dates, and planting patterns.
(Click on each growth stage for a description)
For more information regarding sorghum plant development refer to "How a Sorghum Plant Develops" by R. L. Vanderlip, available from Kansas State University.