Stylo Hamata Grass Seeds – High-Protein Perennial Fodder Crop

Stylo Hamata (Stylosanthes hamata) is a hardy leguminous fodder crop known for its excellent adaptability to drylands and marginal soils. It is a rich source of crude protein (16–18%) and supports ruminant health and weight gain, making it an ideal green fodder for sheep, goats, cattle, and buffaloes. Once established, Stylo Hamata grows continuously for 3–4 years, offering multiple harvests and soil enrichment through nitrogen fixation.

Key Features

• Crude Protein Content: 16–18%

• Perennial Crop: Single sowing offers 3–4 years of green fodder

• Multiple Cuts: 5–6 harvests annually after establishment

• Improves Soil Health: Nitrogen-fixing legume crop

• Drought Resistant: Grows well with limited water and in poor soils

• Animal Acceptance: Highly palatable and well-digested by livestock

Usage & Suitability

• Suitable for goats, sheep, dairy cattle, buffaloes

• Used in cut-and-carry systems, grazing, and silage

• Ideal for dryland farming and fodder security

Sowing Guide

• Seed Rate: 5–6 kg per acre

• Sowing Time: Monsoon (Kharif) or early summer

• Spacing: 1.5 to 2 feet between rows

• Irrigation: Minimal water needed after germination

• Harvest Timeline:

  • First cut: 60–70 days after sowing

  • Subsequent: Every 40–45 days

Product Specifications

• Botanical Name: Stylosanthes hamata

• Common Names: Stylo Hamata, Caribbean Stylo

• Seed Type: Fodder seed

• Germination Rate: 80–90%

• Shelf Life: 10–12 months in dry storage

• Pack Sizes Available: 1kg, 5kg

• Storage Instruction: Keep in airtight container, cool and dry place