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Best NPK fertilizer for Guava Tree
Composted chicken manure is the best NPK fertilizer for Guava Tree and is a slow-release rich source of macro and micro nutrients for Guava Tree. Chicken manure is an abundant source of nutrients and have high levels of nitrogen , and has a good amount of phosphorus and potassium . Moreover, chicken manure contains more calcium than any other cattle compost, as well as magnesium and sulfur for optimal growth of Guava tree. Application of chicken manure will create e
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Dec 19, 20221 min read
How to fertilize Red Napier grass farms ?
Red Napier responds well to farm yard manure like cow dung manure and poultry manure Apply 2 tonnes farm yard manure per acre before planting Red Napier stems In the absence of farm yard manure, it requires 100 kg bio fertilizer per acre. Manure / Bio fertilizer should also be applied after 30 days of planting the stems After fertilizer application, Red Napier will become robust , tufted and develop vigorous root system Also they will form dense thick clumps , up to 1 m
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Dec 13, 20221 min read
How and when to harvest Red Napier grass?
After 90 days of planting Red Napier would have grown by 8 feet to 10 feet and the grass would be ready for harvesting. Red Napier at this stage can be harvested and can be fed to cows, buffalo and horses. While harvesting , Red Napier grass has be cut at the ground level so that more shoots will start growing. We can use hand labor or Brush Cutter to harvest the Red Napier. Harvested Red Napier can be shredded using Chaff cutter and can be fed to cattle so that there wont
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Dec 1, 20221 min read
How to increase flowering of Fruiting trees?
Lets see how to prepare Fermented Coconut Milk & Buttermilk Mixture for fruiting trees. This fermented mixture will promote the flowering of all fruiting trees to a greater extent. Take 10 liters of Fermented Buttermilk in to the container and add 10 liters of Coconut milk to the container. After adding the mixture, close the lid air tight and allow to ferment for 10 days. After 10 days , the mixture would have fermented and would be ready for usage Mix the fermented mixt
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Nov 9, 20221 min read
How can I make Super Napier grass grow faster?
Make sure that you are applying at least 5 tonnes of farmyard manure per acre before planting the Super Napier stems Then place a stems which has 2 nodes at a slanted position in the soil by making sure that the one of the nodes are covered with soil. Now, place the splits of the root in the holes of planting and cover the soil 30 days after planting, apply 1 Tonne of cattle compost manure close to the stems Plow the land deep enough for the plant roots to penetration de
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Aug 15, 20221 min read
How much protein is in Super Napier grass?
Super Napier contain 16-18 percent crude protein, which is considered very high. This is very important, especially for dairy animals that have to be nourished adequately in order to produce more milk. It is very palatable because the stalks are tender. The leaves are smooth and hairless and animals love to eat them as its juice is sweetish. It has a wide range of adaptability so that many farmers can benefit from it increases milk production of the dairy cows because of
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Aug 9, 20221 min read
What is the spacing of Napier grass?
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. The conventional method involves planting one stem with 2 nodes or root split in holes 15–30 cm deep. 10,000 to 12,000 stems can be planted per acre After planting, irrigate to enhance germination. Always irrigate when necessary
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Aug 7, 20221 min read
Is Napier grass profitable?
Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year Then succeeding harvests are every 45 to 60 days. Super Napier grass has 16% to 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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Jul 31, 20221 min read
How do you harvest Super Napier grass?
First harvest can be made three months from planting. Its leaf length are 6 - 8 cm broad at this stage They grow up to a high height 12 feet to 15 feet Super Napier has high crisp leaves Super Napier can yield 180 to 200 tonnes per acre per year Then succeeding harvests are every 45 to 60 days. The stalks are cut close to the ground, and in no time, new shoots or ratoon will come out.
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Jul 25, 20221 min read
Is Super Napier grass good for buffalo?
Super Grass is very palatable because the stalks are tender Super Napier grass has 16% to 18% proteins with high yield of around 200 tonnes of cow fodder among all other Napier grass varieties. Gives almost double the amount of proteins and yield when compared to other Napier varieties Normally first harvest can be done after 75 to 90 days of planting and can be fed to cows and buffaloes It has other uses aside from fresh feed for farm animals. If there is excess harvest
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Jul 24, 20221 min read
Can we grow Super Napier from seeds?
Super Napier grown from stems grows faster than grown from seeds. It can grow on variety of soils but grows well in red soil and clay soil. It has deep roots and is drought-resistant . They require irrigation at least twice a week. Super Napier grass can be harvested after 90 days of planting seed. It may be used as multi cut fodder and gives good yield.
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Jul 23, 20221 min read
What is the difference between normal Napier and Super Napier?
Super Napier grass has 16% to 18% proteins with high yield of around 200 tonnes of cow fodder among all other Napier grass varieties. Gives almost double the amount of proteins and yield when compared to other Napier varieties Super Napier after 75 days grow up to 15 feet height while other Napier grow up to 12 feet maximum Its stems are more tender and palatable compared to other Napier varieties. 200 tonnes of cow fodder from an acre can satisfy 10 cows or 30 goats
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Jul 21, 20221 min read
Which animal eats Napier grass?
60 days old Super Napier plants can be fed to chickens, ducks, horses and rabbits Super Grass is very palatable because the stalks are tender Normally first harvest can be done after 75 to 90 days of planting and can be fed to cows and buffaloes It has other uses aside from fresh feed for farm animals. If there is excess harvest because there are not enough animals to eat the newly cut grass, the same could be shredded and made into silage . When shredded into fine parti
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Jul 19, 20221 min read
Is Super Napier grass good for cattles?
Super Napier grass is fodder grass that produces a lot of high-protein and carbohydrate content. Super Napier grass has 16% to 18% proteins also give good high yield . 45 days old Super Napier plants can be fed to chickens, ducks, and rabbits Super Grass at this stage will be very palatable because the stalks are tender 60 days of planting and can be fed to goats, cows, buffaloes and horses. It has other uses aside from fresh feed for farm animals. If there is excess har
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Jul 15, 20221 min read
What are the benefits of Super Napier grass?
Super Napier grass possesses many desirable characteristics like 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. They have high tole
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Jul 14, 20221 min read
How long does Super Napier grass take to grow?
Super Napier grass will be ready for harvesting 90 days after planting and harvesting can continue at an interval of 6-8 weeks for 3 - 5 years. Super Napier by this time would have grown up to 4 to 7 m in height. They will form dense thick clumps, up to 1 m across. The leaves will be flat, linear, and hairy at the base, 100 cm to 120 cm long, 1 cm to 5 cm wide and bluish-green in color.
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Jul 13, 20221 min read
How to grow Red Napier grass
Red Napier requires very fertile , well drained loamy soils having pH range of 5.5 to 8.0. The crop grows best on alluvial or red soils but can also by grown on well drained black soils The soil should be well pulverized with the use of a rotavator If furrows are made it should be 3 feets apart. We also avoid making furrows during planting stage by using rope / wire as marking to plant to stems and make the furrow after 30 days while doing the weeding work The cuttings
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May 11, 20221 min read
How long does napier grass take to grow?
Super Napier grass is ready for harvesting 3-4 months after planting and harvesting can continue at an interval of 6-8 weeks for 3 - 5 years . Leave a stem length of 10 cm from the ground at harvesting . 75 days old Super Napier plants can be fed to chickens , ducks, horses and rabbits The 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. Successive Harvesting is done at inter
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Oct 24, 20211 min read
Which is the best irrigation for Super Napier grass?
Super Napier grass is best suited for areas where there is normal rainfall They are drought-tolerant and can also grow well in drier areas . In normal areas, Super Napier grass should be irrigated at least thrice a week We have to ensure that soil does not becomes dry Drip irrigation can also be adopted to grow Super Napier grass Water sprinklers can also we used for Super Napier farms They does not grow well in waterlogged areas.
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Oct 24, 20211 min read
How to plant Chilli in Terrace Garden
For a healthy crop, fill your container with loose soil mixed with rich compost . Sow the chilli seeds in soil at a depth of about 2-3 cms. Irrigate them every day, keep the soil moist and make sure they are not exposed to strong sun. Chilies seeds can also be soaked in water as it increases the chances of them germinating. You can also use a damp paper towel to germinate them. Chillies need warmth to germinate and good light to grow into healthy seedling Keep th
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Oct 24, 20211 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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