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Fodder Jowar

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SSG Sumul Red

  • Excellent for green fodder.
  • High yield/production.
  • Height reaches 6 to 7 feet.
  • Broad and juicy leaves.
  • First harvest in 50-55 days, and then every 30-35 days.
  • Harvest at 2-3 inches height for faster and more growth, and apply urea.
  • Seed rate 30 to 35 kg per acre.
  • High amount of fiber protein.
CropFodder Jowar
Variety TypeSSG Sumul Red
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SSG Amul White

  • Hybridization of Sorghum with Sorghum
  • Can be harvested before the ear comes and given to animals as green fodder
  • Fast growth. First harvest possible on 35th day
  • High amount of fiber protein
  • If cut from 2-3 inches height, 4 to 5 harvests can be obtained
  • Seed rate 28 to 32 kg per acre.
CropFodder Jowar
Variety TypeSSG Amul White

Cultivation Method

Sowing Time :
Sowing can be done in June–July during the Kharif season. For the summer season, sowing can be done in February–March, and sometimes also in September.
Seed Variety :
Saga Amul / Saga Sumul / Saga Mahi (Gundari Desi)
Plant Spacing :
Maintain a spacing of 25 to 30 cm between two rows.
Seed Rate :
25 to 50 kg per acre.
Fertilizer Requirement :
Apply 20 to 25 kg of NPK or DAP per acre. Farmyard manure can also be applied. Carry out hand weeding or intercultivation.
Weed Control :
Perform hand weeding or intercultivation as required.
Disease & Pest Management :
Regularly monitor the crop and spray Neem oil as needed.
Crop Duration :
70 to 120 days.
Harvesting for Green Fodder :
Harvest after 30 days in winter, 25 days in summer, and at 60 to 70 days at full growth stage.
Estimated Green Fodder Yield :
High yield.
Note :
Harvesting time may vary depending on the Jowar seed variety.