grenfel Napier Grass Seeds, 300gm Elephant,Fodder , Multi-Cut Grass High yield variety Seed (300 g)
In The Box
300gm: 300gm
General
Brand: grenfel
Model Name: napi200
Quantity: 300 g
Common Name: Napier Grass Seeds, 300gm Elephant,Fodder , Multi-Cut Grass High yield variety
Suitable For: Outdoor
Type of Seed: Grass
Organic: Yes
Family: Plant
Scientific Name: Pennisetum
Uses: Mainly used as fodder crop. Generally it is fed directly to cattle or made into silage or hay. It produces huge biomass and can be harvested multiple times in a year which making it a good raw materials for biofuel production. Napier grass is planted in marginal lands and slopes to increase soil fertility and to reduce soil erosion. It is also the main source for paper production in mnay regions. Napier grass is also used in integrated pest management strategy as pull crop mainly in maize and sorghum producing areas. Napier grass is grown along maize or sorghum (in rows or in borders) to reduce the stem borer population. It is also commonly grown in borders of many crops as windbreak and firebreak.
Soil Nutrient Requirements: To get the results which lead to satisfaction, the Napier grass should be fed to the cattle along with the legumes, oil cakes. This will contain 10% to 12% of crude protein in it along with 25% to 30% of crude fibre. The number of total nutrients which are digestible will range between 56% to 59%.
Sowing Method: Seed rate: Being a sterile hybrid, the grass is planted by roots and stem cuttings. Sowing method: Stem or root cuttings are generally used for propagation of this crop with a spacing of 50 x 50 cm. While planting, two nodes are buried inside the soil and one node is exposed to outside
Net Quantity: 300 g
Additional Features
Care Instructions: Make sure to plant the seed in well-draining soil and water it regularly. You should also fertilize your grass regularly, using a fertilizer made specifically for Napier grass. Lastly, mow your grass regularly to keep it from getting too long.
