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Growery  ·  In Partnership with IHF\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003ch1 class=\"product-title\" itemprop=\"name\"\u003e\n      Ripkitty Sorghum Bicolor (Milo) Seeds\n    \u003c\/h1\u003e\n    \u003cp class=\"product-subtitle\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n      Non-GMO · Drought-Tolerant · Warm-Season Cover Crop · USDA Zones 5–9\n    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"badge-row\" role=\"list\" aria-label=\"Product attributes\"\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\" role=\"listitem\"\u003eNon-GMO\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\" role=\"listitem\"\u003eDrought Tolerant\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\" role=\"listitem\"\u003eCover Crop\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\" role=\"listitem\"\u003eHeirloom Variety\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\" role=\"listitem\"\u003eHeat-Resistant\u003c\/span\u003e\n      \u003cspan class=\"badge\" role=\"listitem\"\u003eSustainable Farming\u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"spec-grid\" aria-label=\"Quick specifications\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\" itemprop=\"additionalProperty\"\u003e5 – 9\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eIdeal Temp\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e75 – 95 °F\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eSoil pH\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e6.0 – 7.5\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv class=\"spec-card\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-label\"\u003eRow Spacing\u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"spec-value\"\u003e30 – 36 in\u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv 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\u003cstrong\u003e75°F and 95°F (24–35°C)\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"body-text\"\u003e\n        This variety performs best in well-drained soils with good fertility — including sandy soils and loams —\n        provided the soil pH stays within the \u003cstrong\u003e6.0 to 7.5\u003c\/strong\u003e range. Its exceptional drought tolerance\n        also makes it a reliable choice for drier microclimates and water-restricted growing operations.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n    \u003csection aria-labelledby=\"planting-heading\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section-heading\" id=\"planting-heading\"\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"body-text\"\u003e\n        Sow seeds in rows, spacing individual plants \u003cstrong\u003e6 to 12 inches (15–30 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart.\n        Rows should be spaced \u003cstrong\u003e30 to 36 inches (76–91 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e apart to allow sufficient airflow,\n        sunlight penetration, and ease of cultivation throughout the growing season.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003chr class=\"divider\"\u003e\n\n    \u003csection aria-labelledby=\"zones-heading\"\u003e\n      \u003ch2 class=\"section-heading\" id=\"zones-heading\"\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones\u003c\/h2\u003e\n      \u003cp class=\"body-text\"\u003e\n        Sorghum Milo is commercially cultivated in \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones 5 through 9\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n        Its exceptional drought hardiness enables cultivation in zones beyond these guidelines,\n        making it a versatile choice for growers in marginal or variable climates.\n      \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/section\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"footer-bar\"\u003e\n      Ripkitty × Bud's Growery  |  In Partnership with IHF  |  budsgrowery.com\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"Ripkitty","offers":[{"title":"4 Oz","offer_id":57127016038744,"sku":"41985358069967","price":5.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"7 Oz (Half LB)","offer_id":57127016071512,"sku":"41985358102735","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 LB","offer_id":57127016104280,"sku":"41985358135503","price":14.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"12 Oz","offer_id":57127016137048,"sku":"41985358921935","price":11.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/9955\/9768\/files\/image_1f863f18-c2cd-4f29-8f64-87656e4834f8.jpg?v=1776416184","url":"https:\/\/www.shop.velkyra-maison.com\/products\/ripkitty-sorghum-bicolor-milo-short-seeds","provider":"store-glue-osrpo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}