Champion is a 200 cm, high-performing bajra hybrid producing 2–3 tillers, with a compact, oval panicle and very bold grains. It matures in 80 days and yields 45–50 q/ha. The hybrid features dark green leaves, thick stems, excellent fodder yield, high disease tolerance, and strong response to improved management.
- Hybrid Bajra BAJRA CHAMPION
| Plant Height in CM | 280-300 |
| Plant Pigmentaton | Purple |
| Plant Texture | Juicy |
| No of Tillers / Plants | 4-5 |
| Leaf colour | Green |
| Leaf margin | Slightly hairy |
| Leaf position | Semi errect |
| Number of cuts | 3-4 cuttings can be take |
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.
