{"product_id":"1-kg-gliricidia-fodder-tree-seeds-gliricidia-sepium-worldwide-shipping-protein-rich-livestock-forage","title":"1 Kg Gliricidia Fodder Tree Seeds ,Gliricidia sepium, Worldwide Shipping, Protein Rich Livestock Forage,","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProtein-Rich Supplementary Forage for Ruminant Livestock ,\u003cem\u003eGliricidia sepium\u003c\/em\u003e is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing fodder tree commonly known as Gliricidia, Madre de Cacao, Mexican Lilac or Quickstick. Its leaves and tender young stems are used as supplementary forage for cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGliricidia tolerates repeated pruning and produces new leafy branches after cutting. It is also widely planted as a living fence, green-manure tree, shade tree, windbreak and support tree for climbing crops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhytosanitary certification and trackable worldwide shipping are included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast-growing perennial fodder tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduces protein-rich leaves and tender shoots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for cut-and-carry feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides repeated harvests after establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful as a livestock protein bank\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFixes atmospheric nitrogen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdds organic matter to the soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for living fences and farm boundaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan provide shade in livestock and plantation systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePropagated through seeds or stem cuttings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTolerates regular pruning and lopping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful in tropical agroforestry systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBotanical Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eGliricidia sepium\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gliricidia, Madre de Cacao, Mexican Lilac and Quickstick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fabaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial legume tree\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary fodder use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supplementary cut-and-carry forage for ruminants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFodder Quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGliricidia foliage generally contains approximately:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrude protein:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18–30% of dry matter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual nutritional value varies according to plant age, soil fertility, rainfall, season and cutting interval. Young leafy material normally provides better-quality forage than old, woody branches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable Livestock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGliricidia foliage may be used as supplementary feed for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCattle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuffaloes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGoats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSheep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should be mixed with grasses, hay, straw, crop residues or other established feeds. Gliricidia is a protein supplement and should not be promoted as a complete livestock ration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical and warm subtropical regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRainfall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth is fastest above approximately 900 mm annually, although established trees can grow in areas receiving around 400 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to clay, loam, sand and some rocky or degraded soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Requires suitable drainage and does not tolerate prolonged waterlogging\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sunlight is preferred\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants may be damaged by frost\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrought:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established trees tolerate seasonal dry periods\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing and Establishment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGliricidia can be established from seeds or mature stem cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor seed propagation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow in a nursery container or directly in prepared soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover the seeds lightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain consistent moisture during germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransplant nursery-grown seedlings after they develop a strong root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtect young plants from livestock until they are fully established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpacing depends on the intended use. Close spacing may be used for hedges and protein banks, while wider spacing is suitable for shade trees and agroforestry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting and Cutting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTake the first substantial fodder cut approximately \u003cstrong\u003e8–12 months after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, when the plants are well established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCutting height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCut approximately \u003cstrong\u003e50–100 cm above ground level\u003c\/strong\u003e, leaving enough branches and foliage for healthy regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLater harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSubsequent cuts may generally be taken every \u003cstrong\u003e2–4 months\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on rainfall, temperature and plant growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGliricidia tolerates repeated cutting well. Avoid excessive harvesting during establishment or severe drought.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnimals unfamiliar with fresh Gliricidia may initially reject it because of its strong smell. Introduce it gradually over several days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWilting the freshly cut leaves and tender branches in shade for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e12–24 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e can improve acceptance. Offer the wilted foliage mixed with familiar grass or dry fodder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModerate inclusion—often around \u003cstrong\u003e20–30% of the forage portion\u003c\/strong\u003e—may be used as a practical starting range for adapted ruminants, but the correct quantity depends on the animal, ration and local nutritional advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther Agricultural Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGliricidia can also be grown for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen leaf manure\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNitrogen fixation and soil improvement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLiving fences and boundary planting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShade for cacao, coffee and tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupport for black pepper and vanilla vines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlley cropping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eErosion control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRehabilitation of degraded land\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMulch production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirewood, charcoal and farm poles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBee forage and ornamental flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInternational Orders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhytosanitary certification and trackable worldwide shipping are included in the price.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGermination, growth, harvesting time, fodder quality and yield depend on the seed lot, climate, soil, rainfall and farm management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Botanika","offers":[{"title":"1  Kg Seeds With Phytosanitary Certificate","offer_id":56042631725348,"sku":null,"price":90.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 Kg Seeds With Phytosanitary Certificate","offer_id":56042631758116,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"15 Kg Seeds With Phytosanitary Certificate","offer_id":56042631790884,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/6787\/1268\/files\/GliricidiaFodderTreeSeeds_GliricidiasepiumTree.jpg?v=1787331024","url":"https:\/\/www.seedsforgarden.com\/ar\/products\/1-kg-gliricidia-fodder-tree-seeds-gliricidia-sepium-worldwide-shipping-protein-rich-livestock-forage","provider":"Botanika","version":"1.0","type":"link"}