How do you cultivate Napier Grass from stem collection to harvest?

Napier Grass Cultivation Guide – Step-by-Step

Key Features of Napier Grass:

High Yield: Produces 180-200 tonnes per acre per year, making it one of Asia’s most productive grass varieties.
Robust Growth: Grows up to 4-5 meters tall with 400-450 leaves per plant.
Broad Leaves: 6-8 cm wide, high crispness, and excellent for fodder.
Fast Harvesting Cycle: 8 harvests per year ensure rapid regrowth.
Soil & Climate Adaptability: Thrives in all climates and soil types, including saline conditions.
Strong Root System: Quickly grows roots around nodes, ensuring stability.

Cultivation Process:

Land Preparation

Deep plowing (15-30 cm) using iron plough.
Organic manure application (10 tons per acre) for soil enrichment.

Planting Method

Spacing: 90 cm × 60 cm per plant.
Planting Material: 10,000-12,000 stems per acre.
Water & Plant: Loosen soil, water before planting, and plant stems at 60 cm intervals.
Fertilization: Apply 60 kg Nitrogen (130 kg Urea), 20 kg Phosphate (125 kg Super Phosphate), and 16 kg Potassium (27 kg Potash) per acre.

Weed Control

First weeding after 30 days, second after 45 days.
After 80 days, dense growth naturally suppresses weeds.

Irrigation

Watering Schedule: Every 8-10 days, depending on soil moisture.
Tolerant to saline and wastewater irrigation.

Harvesting & Feeding

First harvest at 75-80 days, then every 45 days.
Cut close to the ground for optimal regrowth.
Mix with dry fodder for better digestion, especially for young calves.

Disease & Pest Control

Naturally resistant to pests and diseases.
Avoid chemical pesticides to ensure safe fodder for livestock.

Napier Grass showcasing its growth cycle, harvesting process, or usage as fodder.

Contact Us for Biomass Solutions
Servoday Plants & Equipments Limited
+91 9427210483 | +91 9427210484
sanjay@servoday.in
www.PelletIndia.com
Contact Person: Sanjay Masuria
WhatsApp: +91 9427210483

PelletIndia.com – Concept to Commissioning Means, We Are With You! Since 1969