Produces sweet stalks for fresh eating or processing, supporting traditional and sustainable diets
Distinctive red and black seedheads add visual interest to gardens and landscapes
Adapted to desert environments, ideal for arid regions and native landscaping
Open-pollinated seeds allow for seed sovereignty and future planting
Grows up to 7-8 feet tall, providing robust, shade-tolerant plants
Summarized by Shop
Sorghum bicolor. Tohono O'odham Sugar Cane. Produces a mix of red and black seedheads borne on sweet stalks. Can cross with S. halapense, Johnson grass. From our Seed Bank Collection.
Origin: low desert, 1896' elevation
Plants grow 7-8' tall
Approx. 2g/75 seeds per packet.
Limit 3 packets.
Species
Sorghum bicolor (Tohono O'odham)
Seed count
75 seeds per packet (2 g packet)
Growth height
7-8 feet
Flower color
Red, Black
Plant class
Poales
Suitable space
Outdoors
Summarized by Shop
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Growing with Community!
The Kana seeds generously provided through the Native Seeds Search Seed Grant have sparked tremendous excitement in the Community Gardens of Tucson. As our gardeners eagerly begin planting, we're already witnessing promising signs of success. The support from Native Seeds Search is helping us cultivate not just plants, but also a sense of community and heritage. We're deeply grateful for the opportunity to grow and preserve this valuable cultural resource.
