Description
Steams required per Acer : 10,000-12000
About Super Napier:
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Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder.
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Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year
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Its leaf length are 6 – 8 cm broad.
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They grow up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet
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Super Napier has high crisp leaves.
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They have high leaf stem rate
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Super Napier can be harvested eight times a year
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The yield is made in a short period of time.
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Roots around the nodes can quickly grow.
How to plant Super Napier:
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The soil should be well pulverized with the use of a rotavator
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The furrows are made 3 feets apart.
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The cuttings are planted flat in the furrows, 2 feets apart, and covered with soil one to two inches thick.
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10,000 to 12,000 stems can be planted per acre
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After planting, irrigate to enhance germination.
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Always irrigate when necessary
How to irrigate Super Napier plants:
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Watering should be done on the third day.
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Irrigation should be done every 7 days depending on type of the soil
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Wastewater from the cattle shed can also be used for irrigation and is best source of manure.
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Super Napier grows well in all types of water.
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