Cover Crop Series: Piper Sudangrass

• hpoppler
• Sep 10, 2024
• 1 min read

Updated: Sep 24, 2024

Each week we are highlighting a different cover crop species, sharing information about how you can grow them, and what challenges or benefits they offer. This week’s cover crop is Piper Sudangrass!

Planting Details:

• Should be planted between June 1st and August 1st north of interstate 94.

• The minimum germination temperature for planting should be 65 degrees F.

• Planting rate should be 25-38 lbs./acre and planted 1/2-1″ deep.

About Piper Sudangrass:

• Warm-season annual grass that can be grown as a cover crop or forage crop.

• Makes excellent forage for livestock and is often used for grazing, silage, or hay production.

• It is drought-tolerant and ideal for dry regions.

Benefits Soil Health:

• Increases organic matter and reduces soil erosion.

• Suppresses weeds due to its dense growth.

• Reduces compaction in soil with its deep root system.

Interested in learning more about crops or find info on how to get started?
Visit our Cover Crops page
, or Contact our Environmental Services team at
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