SUPER NAPIER – PAKCHONG GRASS IN KENYA
o Contains 16% -18% crude protein.
o The grass is cut every 45-60 days after the first harvest, which is 90 days from planting.
o The leaves are smooth and hairless.
o High yielding – capable of producing 200 tonnes, per acre, per year.
o Suitable for silage as it has water soluble carbohydrate (WSC) 18, - no need to add additives to store as silage.
o Perform best in soils rich in organic matter. Drought resistance.
o It could be ratooned – once established in the field, its grows after each cutting.
o Hybrid cross ordinary napier ( Pennisetum purpureum) and pearl millet (Pennisetum glaucum).
o Propagated via cuttings.
o Developed in Thailand, by Dr. Krailas Kiyothong - animal nutritionist and plant breeder from Department of Livestock development.

Important for Improved milk and meat production .


Planting materials Now available in Kenya – contact 0770026000

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