Super Napier, Pakchong Thai Grass Cuttings – High-Yielding Fodder for Livestock

Super Napier Grass (Pakchong 1), also known as Thai Napier, is a sterile hybrid fodder grass developed by crossing Pearl Millet and Napier grass. It is one of the highest-yielding perennial fodder crops, ideal for commercial and small-scale livestock farming. Propagated through stem cuttings only, this grass thrives in tropical climates and is widely adopted for feeding cattle, buffaloes, goats, and sheep.

It produces protein-rich, digestible green fodder and supports rapid weight gain, increased milk production, and overall animal health. Once planted, it gives consistent yield for up to 5 years, with 10–12 cuts annually.

Key Features

• Crude Protein Content: 12–14%

• Green Fodder Yield: 300–350 tons/acre/year

• Perennial Crop: Lives and produces up to 5 years

• Harvest Frequency: 10–12 cuts per year

• Growth Speed: First cut within 60–75 days

• Climate Adaptability: Grows well in hot and humid regions

• Palatability: High acceptance among goats, sheep, cows & buffaloes

Suitable For

• Goats – Promotes healthy growth

• Sheep – High palatability and digestibility

• Dairy Cattle & Buffaloes – Enhances milk yield

• Other Ruminants – Reliable green fodder source year-round

Planting Instructions

• Propagation: Only through stem cuttings (not seeds)

• Planting Season: Monsoon or early summer

• Spacing: 2x2 feet for optimal sunlight and air circulation

• Irrigation: Water once in 3–5 days after establishment

• Manuring: Add compost or farmyard manure at planting and every 3 months

Product Specifications

• Crop Type: Fodder grass

• Botanical Name: Pennisetum purpureum x Pennisetum glaucum

• Form: 1.5 to 2 ft long cuttings with 2+ nodes

• Germination Time: Sprouting in 5–7 days

• Harvest Start: 60–75 days post-planting

• Shelf Life of Cuttings: Use within 7–10 days of receiving