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Napier Grass

Napier Grass

Pennisetum purpureum

Easy difficultyYear-roundFodder
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
Moderate
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Min pot size
24" pot
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Start from
Root slips or stem cuttings

About Napier Grass

Fast-growing perennial fodder grass producing high biomass yields. Provides multiple cuttings annually with high nutritional value. Essential for intensive dairy farming operations.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
25-35
Heat stress above
40°C
Cold stress below
10°C
Humidity
Moderate to high (60-80%)
Rain sensitivity
Needs good moisture for rapid growth

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–59
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 60–90

Common pests and diseases

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