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The cuttings is planted at a depth of 3 to 5 cm on one side of the ridge at spacing of 90x60 cm. At the time of sowing 25% nitrogen and entire dose of phosphorus and potassium was applied. Remaining dose of nitrogen is equally split based on the number of cuts the fodder is harvested. The field was irrigated on 3rd day after planting and as and when required thereafter especially during summer. First harvest was done 55-60 days after planting and subsequent harvest was made at every 50- 60 days interval. The number of cuts ranged from 6-8 per year. The multi-cut fodder normally sustains in the field for up to 7 years for which the basal application is repeated once in a year for sustained higher yields.