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

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