IAgriFarm Para Grass Seed (Brachiaria Mutica Seeds) - 2 Kg - Perennial Green Fodder Seed  (2 kg)

Soil and its preparation: All types of soils especially low lying, moist and water logged soils are best suited. First ploughing with soil turning plough followed by two harrowings is required for proper crop establishment. Sowing/planting time: If irrigation facility is available then crop can be sown between February –March but under rainfed situation crop should be planted just after onset of monsoon i.e. June-July. Seed rate and sowing method: Seed shall be planted closely in the prepared silage field. Sowing shall be done with mixing with soil / putting pinch of seed at the closed spacing . Water management: The grass should be planted in well moist soil condition. The crop needs regular irrigation at an interval of 8-10 days. Harvesting management: First cut at 70-80 days after planting and subsequent cuts are obtained at 30-35 days interval. On an average, green fodder yields of 130-140 t/ha is obtained from a uniform stand of para grass.