Agronomic Characteristics and Nutritional Value
Max Green combines the thick, juicy stems of forage sorghum with the multi-tillering, rapid regeneration capability of Sudan grass.
Its high palatability and low hydrocyanic acid (HCN) levels make it safe and nutritious for dairy cows, buffaloes, and goats.
- Protein Content: Delivers 10% to 14% crude protein at the optimal 50-day harvest stage, supporting milk butterfat synthesis
- Multi-Cut Potential: Yields 4 to 6 vigorous ratoon cuts per year under irrigated management
- Leaf-to-Stem Ratio: High proportion of broad, succulent leaves with sweet, thin stems that cattle consume without waste
Soil Preparation, Sowing, and Irrigation
Max Green thrives in well-drained loamy and alluvial soils, showing strong resilience in semi-arid tropical climates.
Sowing is best done from March to July for continuous summer and monsoon fodder supplies.
- Seed Rate: 10 to 12 kg of certified seed per acre drilled in rows 25 to 30 cm apart
- Basal Nutrition: Apply 5 to 6 tonnes of well-rotted FYM supplemented with balanced basal nitrogen and phosphorus
- Irrigation Schedule: Irrigate every 7 to 10 days during hot summer months; avoid prolonged standing waterlogging
Harvesting Schedule and Silage Preservation
The first cut is taken at 50 to 55 days after sowing when plants attain 1.5 to 2 meters height, with subsequent cuts every 30 to 35 days.
Harvesting at 10 to 12 cm above ground level leaves sufficient basal stubble buds for rapid ratoon tillering.
- Cutting Height: Always cut 10 to 15 cm above ground; cutting flush with the soil damages basal tillering points
- Top Dressing: Apply light nitrogen top-dressing after each cut followed immediately by irrigation to fuel new shoots
- Silage Making: Surplus green fodder can be chopped and ensiled in pit or bag silos for lean winter feeding
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Common questions
What is Max Green fodder?
Max Green is a multi-cut hybrid forage grass (sorghum-Sudan grass cross) grown to provide succulent, high-protein green fodder for dairy cattle.
How many cuts can be taken from Max Green fodder grass?
Under good irrigation and nitrogen management, farmers can take 4 to 6 cuts across an 8 to 10-month cropping cycle.
Why is green fodder essential for high-milking dairy cows?
Green fodder provides essential carotene (Vitamin A), digestible fiber, and crude protein that support rumen digestion and maintain milk butterfat levels.
General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.
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