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How long does it take to cultivate Super Napier?
After 75 days of planting Super Napier, they can be harvested and fed to chickens , ducks , horses and rabbits Super Grass is very palatable because the stalks are tender It has a wide range of adaptability so that many farmers can benefit from it. Harvesting is done at intervals of 60 days to 75 days . The first harvest, however, is made three months from planting . Then succeeding harvests are every 45 to 60 days . The stalks are cut close to the ground,
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Apr 15, 20231 min read
How much yield we can get from Super Napier per acre?
Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year Its leaf length are 6 – 8 cm broad . They grow up to a high height of 12 feet to 15 feet Super Napier has high crisp leaves They have h igh leaf stem rate Super Napier can be harvested eight times a year The yield is made in a short period o f time Roots around the nodes can quickly grow.
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Apr 15, 20231 min read
What is Rooftop gardening?
Rooftop gardening is a man-made green space / vegetative layer grown created in industrial, residential and commercial spaces using Garden grow-bags , Wooden planters , Terracotta pots and Plastic planters Rooftop gardening operations include waterproofing inspections, drainage inspections, removal of litter, plant health inspections, replacement planting, irrigation , pruning, mowing and grass cutting, fertilizing , diseases and pest control and weeding . First and fo
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Apr 12, 20232 min read
What are the disadvantages of Red Napier?
Red Napier grass is an aggressive plant it grows by 12 feet to 15 feet and it absorbs the nutrients in the soil to grow well. If you are planting Red Napier in the Coconut Farm or another farm as intercrop, Red Napier will grow well but the growth and yield of the main crop will get hindered . Due to this additional fertilization needs to be done for the main crops. Red Napier stems and leaves will be palatable if they are harvested before 90 days . Cattles
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Apr 12, 20231 min read
How much protein is in Super Napier grass?
Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder grass that produces a lot of high – protein forage . Super Napier grass has 16% to 18% protein content with high yield. Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year Farmers will get benefited as the fat content of the milk will increase because of feeding Super Napier to the cattle
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Apr 12, 20231 min read
How to grow and harvest Tapioca at home?
Tapioca is a root crop and is also known as Cassava and. It is originated from South America and is popular in countries such as India, Brazil, Honduras, Peru and Mexico. Tapioca is largely cultivated in Indian states like Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Andra Pradesh and some North East states. Lets see how to grow and harvest Tapioca at home and farms. a) Planting Method: First prepare the soil using a cultivator and same them soft. Add some Cow Dung fertilizer at the time of cultiv
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Apr 7, 20232 min read
Is Super Napier grass good?
Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder . Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year Its leaf length are 6 – 8 cm broad . 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.
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Apr 4, 20231 min read
How to make use most of your Rooftop Landscape at home?
Once you decide which items you want to grow, it’s important to create a beautiful space that you’ll enjoy. Here a few things to consider to get you started. Decoration : Don’t forget to add some comfortable outdoor furniture like a patio sofa, coffee table, and accent chairs. A nice outdoor dining set is another great option that’s perfect for barbecuing or enjoying breakfast out on the roof. Enhance your new rooftop landscape with outdoor lighting options like str
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Apr 4, 20231 min read
How long does a Coconut tree take to produce Coconuts?
Coconut tree will start flowering after 3 to 5 years depending on the variety of the Coconut Tree. Tender coconut can be harvested after 7 to 8 months . The nuts can be harvested using coconut climbers Coconut will mature after twelve months and they can be harvested at the interval of 30-45 days The well developed nuts should be harvested one month earlier to full maturity . Average 150 to 200 nuts can be harvested per tree/year On an average, we can have eight harvests ,
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Apr 4, 20231 min read
What are the Do’s and Dont’s for Terrace gardening?
If you’re ready to get started on your own rooftop landscape and garden , here’s what you’ll need to do. Before you begin, make sure you have permission from your landlord and that you have all of the necessary permits to grow a roof garden. Also ensure that the terrace has necessary water proofing so that there will not be any water seepage onto the building. Use lightweight potting soil like cocopeat instead of traditional soil to reduce the amount of weight on the r
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Mar 11, 20231 min read
What are the benefits of Red Napier grass?
Red Napier is a multi-cut hybrid green fodder grass that can be used for animals like Cow , Buffalo, Goat , Sheep, Pig, Poultry . They are rich source of starch, protein and edible oil . Red Napier grass has 18% proteins with high yield. Gives double the amount of proteins and yield when compared to our regular green fodders. Red Napier produces good quality herbaceous fodder and is highly palatable . Providing sufficient quantities of fodder to the milch animals will
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Mar 11, 20231 min read
What are the benefits of having Terrace Garden and Landscape
Growing your own garden is a great way to save money on fresh produce. Gardening is a great way to lower your stress levels naturally while spending time in nature and getting some fresh air , which can improve your health and well-being . Rooftop gardens can help to absorb noise, resulting in a quieter building so you hear less of the noise and traffic from outside. More plants and trees can improve air quality , which is especially important in urban settings. Growing
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Mar 4, 20231 min read
What is Super Napier grass?
Super Napier is a Hybrid Napier Grass obtained by crossing Elephant Grass and Pearl Millet. Super Napier is an improved fodder grass that produces a lot of high-protein forage They can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year They grow up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet Super Napier has high crisp leaves. Super Napier can be harvested eight times a year The yield is made in a short period of time.
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Feb 25, 20231 min read
What are the benefits of Super Napier?
Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder. Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year They grow up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet Super Napier has high crisp leaves. Super Napier can be harvested eight times a year The yield is made in a short period of time. Normally first harvest can be done after 75 to 90 days of planting and can be fed to cows and buffaloes If there is excess harvest because there are not enough animals to eat the newly cut
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Feb 23, 20231 min read
Is Super Napier grass good?
75 days old Super Napier plants can be fed to Cow , Buffalo, horses and rabbits Super Grass is very palatable because the stalks are tender It has a wide range of adaptability so that many farmers can benefit from it. Harvesting is done at intervals of 60 to 70 days. First harvest, however, is made three months from planting . Then succeeding harvests are every 60 to 70 days. Stalks are cut close to the ground, and in no time, new shoots or ratoon will come out.
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Feb 22, 20231 min read
How much Super Napier grass stems can be planted per acre?
Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder. Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year We can plant 10,000 stems to 12,000 stems per acre Stems shall be planted at gap of 1 feet in length and 2.0 to 2.5 feet in width. Its leaf length are 6 – 8 cm broad. 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
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Feb 21, 20231 min read
Is Super Napier grass good for Dairy Cows?
Super Napier is a high yielding green fodder and has protein content ranging from 16% to 18% Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year They grow up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet Super Napier has high crisp leaves. Super Napier can be harvested six to eight times a year depending upon the soil fertility Roots around the nodes can quickly grow. 75 days old Super Napier plants can be fed to cows, buffalo, chickens, horses and goats. Super Grass is very
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Feb 10, 20231 min read
Is Red Napier grass profitable for Dairy Farms?
Red Napier is high yielding fodder grass and can yield 200 tonnes per acre per year First harvest can be done after 90 to 120 days of planting. There after, succeeding harvests are every 60 days . Red Napier grass has 18% proteins with high yield of cattle fodder among all grass varieties. Gives double the amount of proteins and yield when compared to CO4, CO5 fodders 200 tonnes of cow fodder from an acre can satisfy 10 cow / 30 goat’s feeding requirements.
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Jan 28, 20231 min read
How do I plant a Coconut tree and care for them?
First prepare a pit of size 2 feet x 2 feet and leave it aside for 2 days so that the heat will go away. Then add 5 Kg of cow dung manure and cover them with the removed garden soil Then keep the sapling at the center of the pit and apply 2 kg of cocopeat around the sapling so that the moisture content can be maintained around the sapling. Then add 5kg of mixed oil cake power around the sapling. Mixed oil cake power is a highly nutrient organic fertilizer and it promotes
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Dec 27, 20221 min read
Can Goats survive only with Super Napier grass ?
Super Napier is an excellent green fodder grass for goats. Leaves of Super Napier grass will be wide, smooth and greener than ordinary Napier grass. Its stems are long, juicy and is rich in high crude protein . Super Napier’s protein content is about 16% which very high compared to other fodder grasses currently available in the market . To gain more weight , Goats should be fed with Super Napier at the rate of 7 kg per head per day. In this way, goat owners can eliminate
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Dec 23, 20221 min read
Organic farmers are true life-savers who work hard to grow healthy and nutritious crops. They maintain and enhance the important of natural resources and protect the environment for the future generations.
Here is some of the management practices in organic farming:
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Crop rotation to maintain soil fertility and to improve crop protection from various pests
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Organic nutrient management by improved soil organic matter through manuring, composting or mulching
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Growing cover crops for controlling insect pests and weeds, preventing soil erosion, as well as improving the nutrient content in the soil
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Preventive crop protection measures, such as choosing resistant varieties, adaptation of planting or sowing, and harvesting time
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Using natural predators as a biological pest protection measure
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Non-chemical weed management practice
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Anaerobic soil disinfestation to eliminate soil-borne pests
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Proper space between the crops
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Soil cultivation using mechanical methods.
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Recycling materials of within the farm.
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