Interspecific hybrid between Fodder cumbu IP 20594 x Napier grass FD 437
Interspecific hybrid between Fodder Cumbu CO 7 × Napier grass FD 459 (Released for North West and Central zone)
Duration (Days)
Perennial
Perennial
Perennial
Green fodder yield (t/ha/yr)
375-400 (7harvests)
360 - 400 (7harvests)
380 (7 harvests)
Quality characters
Dry matter (%)
21.3
22
22
Dry matter yield (t/ha/yr)
79.87
80
83.6
Crude protein (%)
10.71
14
11.50
Crude protein yield (t/ha)
8.71
9.60
9.60
Oxalate (%)
2.48
2.40
2.40
Special features of CO (BN) 5 High green fodder yield and dry matter yield Broader leaves and succulent stems Winter hardiness and gives stable yield throughout the year Quick regeneration capacity
High green fodder yield in CO (BN) 5
High green fodder yield and dry matter yield
Broader leaves and succulent stems
Winter hardiness and gives stable yield throughout the year
Quick regeneration capacity
Crop Production:
1.
Preparatory cultivation
:
Plough 2 to 3 times to obtain a good tilth and form ridges and furrows.
2.
Seeds requirement
:
33,333 two budded stem cuttings or rooted slips per ha.
3.
Spacing
:
60 x 50 cm
4.
Manures and fertilizers
:
Basal FYM –25t/ha NPK –75:50:40 Kg/ha Top dressing 75 kg N/ha after 30 days after planting 75 kg N/ha after each cut Application of Azospirillum (2000g) and Phosphobacterium (2000g) or Azophos (4000g) + 75% of recommended dose of N and P fertilizers saves of 25% of fertilizer dose.
5.
Weed Management
:
Hand weeding whenever necessary
6.
Water Management
:
Immediately after planting; life irrigation on 3rd day and thereafter once in 10 days.
7.
Harvest
:
First harvest at 75-80 days after planting and subsequent harvests once in 45 days
