MOTT GRASS PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY

INTRODUCTION:-

It is a multi-cut summer fodder. Its production is 3 times more than any
traditional fodder. One time sown Mott grass gives fodder for 8-10 years.

ROW to ROW and PLANT to PLANT DISTANCE:- 

Row to row and plant to plant distance is 2-3 ft.

LAND PREPARATION:-

Land preparation is same as that of wheat.

SOWING TIME

20 FEB-20 APR and AUG-SEP

SEED RATE:-

11000 branches per acre.
One bud of branch is under the ground whereas the other bud is outside at 45
degree angle towards sun.

IRRIGATION:-

1st irrigation soon after sowing. Remaining irrigations are according to the
season. Irrigation requirement is equal to that of sugarcane.

HARVESTING:-

First harvesting after 75-90 days after sowing. Others after every 45 days.

MIXED CROPPING:-

In winter, sow oat, sarson, turnip and berseem in Mott grass field.

CONCLUSION:-

In MAY-JUNE, if production is enough then preserve it by making silage
and feed to the animals in DEC-JAN.
NO INSECT-PEST ATTACK TILL NOW ON MOTT GRASS.

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