Johnson Grass (Sorghum halepense)

Family: Poaceae or Gramineae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Sorghum halepense is a PERENNIAL growing to 2 m (6ft) by 1.2 m (4ft in) at a fast rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 8. It is in flower from August to October, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs) and is pollinated by Wind. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Seed - raw or cooked. It can be used whole in a similar manner to rice or millet, or it can be ground into a flour and used as a cereal in making bread, cakes etc. — Seed - raw or cooked.; It can be used whole in a similar manner to rice or millet, or it can be ground into a flour and used as a cereal in making bread, cakes etc.

Habitat & North American Range

Dry open habitats. (Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10)