Advanta Forage Sugargraze Grass Seeds are a high-yielding, drought-tolerant fodder variety ideal for single-cut harvesting. With high sugar content (Brix 16-18%), rich protein (11-13%), and high metabolizable energy, this variety ensures better livestock nutrition, improved milk production, and healthier animals. Sugargraze is well-adapted for green fodder production and silage preparation, featuring thick, juicy stems, soft internodes, and a high dry matter content. Its tolerance to drought and foliar diseases makes it an ideal choice for sustainable and profitable farming.
Specifications
Parameter |
Details |
Fodder Type |
High-yielding single-cut variety |
Sugar Content (Brix) |
16-18% |
Protein Content |
11-13% |
Metabolizable Energy |
High |
Stem Structure |
Tall, thick, juicy with soft internodes |
Drought Tolerance |
Excellent |
Ideal Usage |
Green fodder & Silage preparation |
Soil Requirement |
pH 6.5-7.0 (Avoid acidic & saline soils) |
Seed Rate |
Heavy Black Soils – 5 kg/acre, Light Soils – 6 kg/acre |
Row Spacing |
25 cm (row to row) x 10 cm (plant to plant) |
Harvest Time |
40-50 days (Green Fodder) / 75-90 days (Silage) |
Key Features & Benefits
- High sugar content (16-18% Brix) improves livestock palatability
- Rich in protein (11-13%) for better digestion, muscle development & milk production
- Strong drought tolerance, making it suitable for dry regions
- Thick, juicy stems with soft internodes, ensuring better digestibility
- High dry matter content improves fodder efficiency
- Ideal for silage preparation, offering sustainable livestock feeding solutions
- Boosts biomass production for higher per-acre yield
- Well-adapted to various soil types, ensuring consistent growth
Application & Usage
Soil & Irrigation:
- Suitable for a wide range of soil types, but pH should be 6.5-7.0
- Avoid acidic and saline soils for best results
- Summer irrigation: Every 7 days
- Rainy season irrigation: Every 12 days
Sowing & Cultivation:
- Sowing Type:
- Ridges & Furrows: Ensures better irrigation, staggered sowing, and high-quality fodder
- Block Method: Allows continuous harvesting and irrigation for sustained fodder supply
- Sowing Time:
- Spring: February - April
- Kharif: May - August
- Rabi (Central & South India only): September - November
- Seed Rate:
- Heavy black soils: 5 kg per acre
- Light soils: 6 kg per acre