Longtail Delight

$75.00 bag

Longtail Delight is a multifunctional food source, providing nutrition and protection for upland game birds throughout the fall and winter months. It features the earliest maturing milo available, which is beneficial for northern states. Its short stature provides maximum visibility of your hunting dog.

Seeding Rate: 8 lbs/acre drilled  |  12 lbs/acre broadcast

Package

50 lb bag

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Product Guide

Planting

  • Ingredients: White Grain Smart Sorghum™ (Milo)
  • Planting Time: Late Spring (when soil temperatures reach 60⁰)
  • Seeding Rate: 8 lbs/acre drilled  |  12 lbs/acre broadcast
  • Height: Ranges 3.5′ to 4′
  • Maturity: 70-80 days
  • Safened for improved weed control
  • Seeding Depth: ½”
  • Plant into a clean, firm seedbed when both drilling or broadcasting

Fertility

If maximum biomass is desired, use the fertilizer rates below:

  Recommended Application Rate (Lbs/acre)
Soil Fertility Level Nitrogen (N) Phosphorus (P2O5) Potassium (K2O)
High 20 0 0
Medium 50 30 30
Low4 70 45 50

*Rates are recommended if no soil test is taken.

Weed Control

  • Plant into a clean, weed-free seed bed and use the herbicide options below for optimal weed control:
Timing Herbicide Rate Notes Weeds Controlled Control Method
Preemergence Dual II Magnum (S-Metolachlor) 1.0-1.67 pts/a Apply after planting and before crop emergence Grasses Residual
Sharpen (Saflufenacil) 1-2 oz/a Apply after planting and before crop emergence Broadleaves Residual & Contact
Atrazine 4L (Atrazine) 2-4 pts/a Apply after planting and before crop emergence Broadleaves Residual & Contact
Explorer (Mesotrione) 6.0-6.4 oz/a Apply after planting and before crop emergence Broadleaves Residual & Contact
Makaze (Glyphosate) 32 oz/a Apply after planting and before crop emergence Both Contact
Postemergence Yukon (Dicamba + Halosulfuron) 4-6 oz/a Apply from 3- to 5-leaf stage. Use drop nozzles if crop is 8” or taller Broadleaves Residual & Contact
Broclean (Bromoxynil) 1-1.5 pts/a Apply from 4-leaf to boot stage Broadleaves Contact
Atrazine (Atrazine) 2-4 pts/a Apply before crop reaches 12″ in height Broadleaves Residual & Contact
Rifle (Dicamba) 8 oz/a Apply from 3- to 5-leaf stage. Use drop nozzles if crop is 8” or taller Broadleaves Contact
2,4-D (2,4-D) 0.12-1 lb ae/a Apply when crop is 5-12” tall. Use drop nozzles if crop is 8” or taller. Broadleaves Contact
Starane Ultra (Fluroxypyr) 0.4 pts/a Apply from 3- to 7-leaf stage. Use drop nozzles from 8-leaf to boot stage. Broadleaves Contact

Disclaimer: All products and rates were provided by university-based sources and product labels. Always follow label instructions and consult your local chemical dealer and seed dealer before making any applications or planting of seed.

Multiple Regions

Every acre is different and our goal is to help you know what works best in your area. This 'Growing Regions' section showcases where this species works best. If you have any questions on product placement, feel free to contact our experts and we will help!

Food Plot Power™ Tip

Don't jump the gun and seed too early in the spring. Sorghum is a warm-season species and will not respond well at all to cold temperatures after establishment. The quick maturing varieties allow for plenty of time to reach seed production before hunting.