K-35 Hybrid gives numerous tillers stems which are thinn, juicy and tasty. It bears several dark bush green leaves. Highly palatable and tolerant to pests, diseases and drought conditions. Three to four cuttings can be taken.
- Hybrid Bajra BAJRA FODDER K-35
| Plant Height in CMS | 200 |
| No of Tillers / Plants | 2 - 3 |
| Date of Flowering | 48 Days |
| Date of Maturity | 80 Days |
| Panicle Type | Compact |
| Panicle Shape | Oval and Big Panicle |
| Grain Size | Very Bold |
| Grain Yield | 45 - 50 Qty / Hac |
| Salient Features | Dark Green leaves with thick Stem, More Fodder Yield, Very Big Panicle with Bold Grain, Tolerant to Foliar Diseases, Responsive to Higher level of Management. |
| Specific Marker traits for GOT | Semi erect (narrow) leaves more Peduncle length and light wheat colour grains |
Everything You Need To Know About Bajra
Bajra Fodder hybrid has the ability to produce numerous tillers and can grow tall up to 12-14 feet. It has stay green character for longer period.
Bajra fodder hybrid is more tolerant to drought than sorghum. Fodder crops can be grown well on a wide range of soil type, well drained soils are most suitable. Avoid acidic and saline soils.
Weed Control: 1 kg Atrazine 50% WP per acre in recommended for better weed management.
Tips for better yield
- Seed rate: 5-6 kgs per acre
- Sowing: Summer, Kharif and Rabi (only where the temperature doesn’t go too low)
- Fertilizer: 5 to 6 tons of F.Y.M per acre. N: P: K, 15:20:15 (Basal dose) N.30K (60 kg Urea) after 15 days of germination and 50 kg Urea after every cut.
- Important: Cutting should be taken just before the boot leaf stage cur 4” to 6” from the ground level.
