Malmali Ghaas Rye Grass

Crop Name: Annual Rye Grass (OP)
Season: Rabi
Crop Category: Forage Crops
Product Name: Kern 787 Malmali Ghaas Rye Grass
Pollination: Open Pollinated
Dry Matter Digestibility: 65%
Crude Protein: 14% to 18%
Usage: Fresh and Dry Fodder (Hay)

During the rabi season, farmers can grow a type of forage crop called annual ryegrass (OP), also known as Malmali Ghaas ryegrass. This crop is open-pollinated, meaning it is pollinated by natural agents like wind, insects, or birds. The annual ryegrass (OP) has a high dry matter digestibility of 65%, which indicates how much of the plant material animals can break down and absorb when they consume it. The crude protein content of this crop ranges from 14% to 18%, which is crucial for animal growth and maintenance. Farmers can use annual ryegrass (OP) as fresh or dry fodder for their livestock, depending on availability and preference. This nutritious and palatable forage crop can help enhance the quality and quantity of animal feed. Malmail Ghaas is the world's most palatable grass for animal feed. It is multi-cut, extremely succulent, and tasty. The quality and quantity of milk are considerably improved by feeding this grass (milk solids).

Malmali Ghaas Rye Grass is a high-quality forage crop known for its nutritional value and digestibility.
It exhibits rapid growth, making it an ideal choice for farmers seeking a quick yield of nutritious fodder.
The crop shows resilience and adaptability to varying climatic conditions. Malmail Ghaas is multicut, highly succulent and the most palatable grass in the world. Feeding this grass greatly improve milk production and quality (milk solids).

Farm Management Practices:
Soil and Climate Requirements: Malmali Ghaas Rye Grass thrives in well-drained loamy soils with a neutral pH ranging from 5 to 7.
Land preparation: Malnali Ghaas seeds are very light in weight, sowing method is very important. Soil should be prepared with 6 inches of loose soil and 2 inches of fine topsoil.
Temperature: Soil temperature should be above 65-degree F (16 degrees C). The optimum soil temperature for the germination root growth is 75-to-80-degree F (24 to 27 degrees C).

Irrigation: Adequate water supply is crucial during the initial growth stage. Ensure proper irrigation to encourage healthy and vigorous growth. After germination 1st irrigation should be done after 2 weeks. Later on, at 20 days intervals or as per need. After 1st irrigation ……….and 8 kg of nitrogen per acre will be applied. Keep the seed bed moist to enhance germination. Under Ideal conditions, germination is within 8 to 12 days and should be complete within 18 days. Full establishment should occur in 4 to 6 weeks. Establishment time may vary due to date, method of sowing, moisture content in the soil, and atmospheric temperature.

Weed Management: Regular weeding is essential to prevent weed competition and ensure better crop development.
Harvesting Time: Harvest the crop at the early boot stage for optimal nutrition and digestibility. The first cutting can be done depending on the growth of 50-60 cm or 50 to 60 days after sowing. Further cutting will be at 30 days interval depending on growth.

Crop Management - Fertilizer (Urea, DAP, and other macro and micro-nutrients):
Fertilizer Requirements: Conduct a soil test before sowing to determine nutrient deficiencies. Based on the results. Fertilizer can be applied before sowing at the rate of 24 kg Nitrogen and 18 kg Phosphorus per acre and 12 Kg Nitrogen per acre after every cutting. Divide the fertilizer application into two or three doses for better nutrient absorption.

Crop Management - Pesticides Usage and Disease & Insect Details with Chemical
Recommendations: Malmali Ghaas, also known as Rye Grass, is a type of grass that is cultivated for forage, hay, silage, and pasture. It is also used as a cover crop and for erosion control. Rye Grass can be affected by various insect pests, such as:
• Black-headed cockchafer and red-headed cockchafer: Beetle larvae that feed on the roots of grasses. Control by grazing management, cultivation, and insecticides.
• Red-legged earth mite: Small mite that sucks sap from the leaves of grasses. Control by grazing management, biological control, and insecticides.
• Lucerne flea: Small insect that feeds on the leaves of grasses. Control by grazing management, biological control, and insecticides.