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Description: Highly drought tolerance and suitable for Indian climatic conditions (Anywhere in India). It possesses more tillers or branches per plant, more leaves than other Napier grass. It can be cultivated throughout the year under irrigated conditions. First harvest planting after 45-55 days & subsequent cuts at intervals of 25-30 days. This grass grows throughout the year and it can be grown on a variety of soils. Good green tasty fodder for Cow, Buffalo, Goat, Sheep, Poultry, Rabbit etc. It is Increase the body weight and milk, to make stress free healthy animal. Plough 2-3 times to obtain a good tilth and form ridges and furrows, the spacing recommended for 40x30 cm. Irrigate through the furrows and plant fresh one live root slips per hill/one side of ridge. Give life irrigation on the third day and thereafter once in 10 days. First harvest is to be done on 45- 55 days after planting and subsequent harvests at intervals of 25-30 days. The fodder has to be cut closer to the ground level for more profuse tillers. Hand weeding is done whenever necessary. Farmers can save huge money because of high Protein content more than 25%. It has been found to increase milk yield for Cow & Buffalo and Increase the body weight for Goat and Sheep and other ruminants. Good re-generation capacity & no leaf blade. Seeds are sterile in nature, so root slips only good propagated material.