Red Napier requires very fertile, well drained loamy soils having pH range of 5.5 to 8.0. The crop grows best on alluvial or red soils but can also by grown on well drained black soils
The soil should be well pulverized with the use of a rotavator.
If furrows are made it should be 3 feets apart. We also avoid making furrows during planting stage by using rope / wire as marking to plant to stems and make the furrow after 30 days while doing the weeding work
The cuttings are planted flat in the furrows, 2 feets apart and covered with soil one to two inches thick.
10,000 to 12,000 stems can be planted per acre.
After planting, irrigate to enhance germination.
Always irrigate when necessary
Stems will start germinating after 10 to 15 days
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