Pakchong1 Super Napier

Pakchong 1 Super Napier is a high-yielding, perennial hybrid grass developed from Napier grass and pearl millet in Thailand, known as the “King of Napier” in Asia due to its rapid growth, high protein content (16-18%), and excellent forage yield of up to 200 tons per acre per year. It is hairless, making it palatable for livestock, and exhibits strong drought resistance. This hybrid is valuable for dairy and meat animals, can be used for silage, and supports sustainable agriculture by increasing feed availability and reducing concentrate costs.

Pakchong1 Super Napier

• High Yield: Can produce up to 200 tons of green fodder per acre per year, with harvests possible six to eight times a year.
• Rapid Growth: Reaches maturity quickly and can be harvested at 30-40 day intervals after the first cutting.
• High Protein: Contains a crude protein content of 16-18%, making it highly nutritious for livestock.
• Palatability: It is hairless, which makes it palatable for cows and other animals.
• Drought and Flood Tolerance: Possesses greater resistance to adverse weather conditions than ordinary Napier grass.

Pakchong1 Super Napier

• Increased Productivity: Can increase milk production by up to 20% and promote weight gain in goats and sheep.
• Reduced Feeding Costs: Helps lower the reliance on expensive concentrate feeds.
• Versatile Feed: Can be fed fresh or used to produce silage, providing a consistent source of feed for animals.

Cultivation and Usage

• Soil and Climate: Suitable for growing in various soil types, though it thrives best in fertile soil.
• Intercropping: Can be intercropped with other crops like bananas and vegetables.
• Propagation: Propagated through slips or cuttings, not seeds.