How to grow Red Napier grass

 


Red Napier planting method

The soil should be well pulverized with the use of a rotavator.


Red Napier for Dairy Farms

The furrows are made 3 feets apart.


Red Napier stems planting

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.


Red Napier grass stems

After planting, irrigate to enhance germination.


Always irrigate when necessary


Red Napier grass farming

Stems will start germinating after 10 to 15 days


Red Napier after 30 days of planting

How to plant Red Napier grass stems

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