Napier Grass |
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Napier or elephant grass is a perennial grass that provides nutritious and palatable green fodder year round. It contains about 8.2% protein, 34% crude fibre, 10.5% ash with both calcium and phosphorus in proper balance. For hay-making this grass is too coarse, but it can be used for silage.
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Climatic Requirements
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Napier Grass can grow both under tropical and sub-tropical region, but it grows best under warm tropics. Grass stands drought for short spell and regenerates with rain. It is very susceptible to frost.
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Soil
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Napier flourish well on a variety of soils especially on those with good moisture retention capacity. It can not survive in waterlogged soils. It can withstand saline conditions to some extent. With good drainage, fertile loam is best suited for its optimum growth.
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Variety
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For increasing the productivity of Napier Grass crop, the improved varieties which are capable of giving high yields should be cultivated. Selection of varieties depends mainly on the following factors:
- Method Of Sowing
- Crop Rotation
- Pest and Disease
- Irrigration Facilities
- Climatic Conditions
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