Pennisetum pedicellatum

Nigeria grass

Many-branched leafy annual 30-90 cm high that grows well with a rainy season of 4-6 months. High yields of hay or green fodder. For the highest yield, should be cut four months after sowing to 8 cm from ground level.

							As % of dry matter
						DM	CP	CF	Ash	EE	NFE	Ref
Fresh, mid-bloom, Niger							12.5	35.2	12.0	1.9	38.4	45
Fresh, mature, Nigeria						15.3	5.5	33.0	11.7	2.8	47.0	58
Silage, Nigeria						32.9	5.7	40.8	13.6	1.9	38.0	"
							Digestibility (%)
					Animal		CP	CF	EE	NFE	ME	Ref
Mature					Cattle		47.3	53.3	71.4	67.2	2.04	58
Silage					Cattle		47.4	61.0	26.3	18.9	1.31	"