Red Bitter Sorghum – per 25 kg

Red, bitter, open-pollinated grain sorghum cultivars are specifically high in tannins, a chemical defense mechanism that makes the grain unpalatable to birds, thus ensuring a harvest in areas with high bird predation. These varieties are highly valued for their resilience and utility in specific industrial processes like brewing, where the tannins are part of the process, rather than for direct human consumption as a sweet food grain. While many modern commercial red sorghum options are hybrids, several traditional open-pollinated (OP) varieties and landraces are available, often falling under general classifications or heirloom names rather than universally standardized modern cultivar names. 

• Open-pollinated: These cultivars produce seeds that, when planted, will result in plants with characteristics similar to the parent plant, allowing for seed saving.