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How to plant Super Napier in the farm

https://www.rehobothorganicfarms.com/supernapier How to plant Super Napier in the farm:​ The soil should be well pulverized with the use of a rotavator.  The furrows are made 3 feets apart.  The cuttings are planted flat in the furrows, 2 feets apart and covered with soil one to two inches thick.  10,000 to 12,000 stems can be planted per acre.  After planting, irrigate to enhance germination.  Always irrigate when necessary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1e6nHTBQXU

Advantages of Super Napier Farming

https://www.rehobothorganicfarms.com/supernapier Advantages of Super Napier: Super Napier is a Hybrid Napier Grass obtained by crossing Elephant Grass and Pearl Millet and is a high yielding green fodder. Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year. 200 tons per acre, which can feed to 20 dairy cows for 12 months. Farmers can save huge money because of high protein content (14-18%). Its leaf length are 6 - 8 cm broad. Gives double the amount of proteins and yield when compared to our current co4, co5 fodders. This grass is called as “King of Napier Grass”. They grow up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet. Super Napier has high crisp leaves. They have high leaf stem rate. Super Napier can be harvested eight times a year. The yield is made in a short period of time. Roots around the nodes can quickly grow.