Eureka Seeds Super Napier Grass

Plant characteristics Plant Type: Perennial, high-yielding hybrid fodder grass. Growth Habit: Fast-growing, clump-forming with profuse tillering. Plant Height: Grows about 3–4 meters (10–13 ft) under good management. Tillering (Branching): Produces 20–40 tillers per clump, forming dense bunches. Leaf characteristics Leaf colour: Dark green. Leaf type: Long, linear leaves with prominent midrib. Leaf size: Broad and long leaves (up to 60–90 cm length). Leaf shape: Narrow, lance-shaped leaves arranged alternately. Leaves are soft, juicy, and highly palatable, suitable for green fodder and silage. Stem characteristics Stem colour: Light green to pale yellow. Stem type: Thick, succulent, cane-like stems (similar to sugarcane). Stem thickness: About 1.5–3 cm diameter. Stems are juicy and rich in fiber, contributing to high biomass. Fodder (Harvest) characteristics Fodder colour: Fresh green. Fodder type: High biomass green fodder. First harvest: 60–75 days after planting. Subsequent harvests: Every 40–50 days. Harvest height: Best cut at 1–1.5 meters for quality fodder. Suitable for green feeding and silage making. Other characteristics Average yield: About 250–350 tons per hectare per year (100–140 tons per acre). Lifespan: Productive for 4–5 years under proper management. Propagation: Through stem cuttings/slips (2–3 nodes). Water requirement: Requires regular irrigation for maximum yield. Nutritional value: Contains 8–12% crude protein, good for dairy animals. Suitability: Ideal for cows, buffaloes, goats, improves milk production. Recommended Season: Year-round planting under irrigation; best during February–March and June–July.

મૂળ દેશ:

India

Quantity:

250 gram

બ્રાન્ડ:

EUREKA SEEDS

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