Descriptions
NAPIER GRASS (Pennisetum purpureum) is a popular fodder crop for small-scale dairy farmers in high and medium-potential dairy production areas.
It is a fast-growing, deeply rooted perennial grass that can grow up to 4 meters tall and spread by underground stems to form a thick ground cover.
Napier is easy to establish and persistently drought-tolerant. It is suitable for cutting and very good for silage making. Use NPK Fertilizer to improve the growth of the crops.
Botanical Name:
Napier Grass Seeds Specifications:
Specifications | Details |
Name | Napier Grass Seeds |
Other Common Names | Elephant grass seeds, Fodder seeds, Grass seeds. |
Germination Time | 8 to 12 days |
Harvesting Time | 60-80 days |
Average Height of Plant | 7 to 15 feet tall |
Germination Percentage | 80 to 90% |
Colour Variants | Green, Red, Yellow |
Features and Benefits:
Seeds required per acre: Approximately 2 Kg
NAPIER GRASS is a high-yielding fodder crop with good palatability.
It is highly nutritious, especially when young, has dark green leaves, and is less than 1 meter tall.
NAPIER GRASS can be grown along with fodder trees along field boundaries or along contour lines or terrace risers to help control erosion.
It can be intercropped with crops such as legumes and fodder trees or as a pure stand.
NAPIER GRASS is that it propagates easily.
It has a soft stem that is easy to cut.
It has deep roots, so it is fairly drought-resistant.
The tender, young leaves and stems are very palatable for livestock and grow very fast.
NAPIER GRASS is an improved fodder grass that produces a lot of high-protein forage.
Napier Grass Seeds Requirements:
Requirements | Details |
Season | All Season |
Soil | Deep, well-drained, loamy soil |
Sunlight | Full sunlight |
Temperature | 25°C and 40°C |
Water | Regular |
Fertilizer | NPK Fertilizer |
How to Sow Napier Grass Seeds ?
Choose a location where your crops can get the proper amount of sunlight.
Prepare the soil with manure and compost if needed.
Make sure to loosen the soil for sowing the seeds.
Sow the seeds 60 cm apart from each other.
Make sure to water the crops regularly.
After some time, your crops will be ready to be harvested.
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