Napier grass is one of the important perennial tropical forage crop belong to family Poaceae.The grass grows tall and forms large clumps like bamboo.It produces huge biomass and can be harvested multiple times in a year which making it a good raw material.Napier grass is an improved fodder grass that produces a lot of high-protein forage. It is also known as “elephant grass”,or “king grass”.
Napier grass is one of the important perennial tropical forage crop belong to family Poaceae.The grass grows tall and forms large clumps like bamboo.It produces huge biomass and can be harvested multiple times in a year which making it a good raw material.Napier grass is an improved fodder grass that produces a lot of high-protein forage. It is also known as “elephant grass”,or “king grass”. Its botanical name is Pennisetum purpureum.Napier grass is best suited to high rainfall areas, but it is drought-tolerant and can also grow well in drier areas. It does not grow well in waterlogged areas. It 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.
Advantages
1.Napier grass is propagated easily
2.It has deep roots, so is fairly drought-resistant.
3.The tender, young leaves and stems are very palatable for livestock
4.Napier grass grows very fast.
How to grow:
Napier grass is best grown in warm, tropical and subtropical regions. And grows well up to an altitude of 2000 m from sea level. Generally it perform very well at temperature ranging from 25 to 40 degree celsius.Preparation of Mother bed and sowing to seeds and get ready for planting materials then do following method for planting.Crop may be harvested 50 days after planting seed. It may be used for pasture or may be cut and used for fodder later. This grass is susceptible to overgrazing.Trials in India gave yields of 29–48 tons green herbage/ha in 2 or 3 cuttings.Cultivated as fodder in India and other countries.
Disclaimer: This information is only for the purpose of education and not meant to replace any professional advice of an expert.
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8 reviews for NAPIER GRASS/ELEPHANT GRASS/KING GRASS/PENNISETUM PURPUREUM FODDER SEEDS
RK Pillai
Rated 5 out of 5
January 23, 2021
Fast growth i will recommend to others.
GK Shetty
Rated 5 out of 5
January 23, 2021
Best seeds in the market.Observed good growth within 10 days time.
Samuel
Rated 4 out of 5
January 8, 2021
With organic manure the growth is mind boggling.Please reduce the price for bulk purchase sir.
s kandasamy
Rated 4 out of 5
January 4, 2021
We got good growth.please provide how to get more yield.
Akarshana B
Rated 5 out of 5
January 4, 2021
Great product.I am using for my cattles.it is good.
Gopal
Rated 4 out of 5
January 1, 2021
Good.
jayanthi
Rated 4 out of 5
January 1, 2021
Product is in good condition.packing ican be improved.
A arumugam
Rated 5 out of 5
January 1, 2021
Germination rate is very good.I qm recommend to others.
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