{"product_id":"1-kg-sesbania-grandiflora-seeds-protein-rich-livestock-feed-worldwide-shipping","title":"1 Kg Sesbania grandiflora Seeds – Protein-Rich Livestock Feed | Worldwide Shipping","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAgathi Fodder Tree Seeds (\u003cem\u003eSesbania grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProtein-Rich Leaf Fodder for Ruminant Livestock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgathi, also known as Agati, Vegetable Hummingbird or Hummingbird Tree, is a fast-growing perennial legume tree. Its botanical name is \u003cem\u003eSesbania grandiflora\u003c\/em\u003e (L.) Pers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves and young shoots are used as supplementary fodder for cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep. Agathi is especially useful in cut-and-carry feeding systems and can provide green leaf fodder during periods when other forage is limited.\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 young shoots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for cattle, buffaloes, goats and sheep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful 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\u003eFixes atmospheric nitrogen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelps improve soil fertility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for farm boundaries and mixed-farming systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCan tolerate poorly drained and seasonally wet soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowers and young leaves are also used as food in some countries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eNutritional Value\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgathi foliage contains approximately \u003cstrong\u003e25–30% crude protein on a dry-matter basis\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is generally palatable to ruminant livestock and can be used to supplement grass, straw and crop-residue diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNutritional content varies with plant age, soil fertility, climate and harvesting management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humid tropical and warm subtropical regions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreferred temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 22–30°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sunlight\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adaptable to several soil types\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular moisture supports rapid growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Does not perform well in cold or frosty climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Protect young trees from strong winds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgathi can grow in clay, alkaline, moderately saline and poorly drained soils. However, local soil conditions and water availability will influence growth and fodder production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested seed rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 7.5 kg per hectare for fodder production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested spacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1 × 1 metre\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sow directly in prepared soil or raise seedlings before transplanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSowing depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover the seeds lightly with soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil moist during germination and early establishment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeed treatment or scarification may improve germination where the seed coat is hard. Follow the germination and treatment information supplied with the seed lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHarvesting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe first substantial fodder harvest may be taken approximately \u003cstrong\u003eeight months after sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e, once the trees are strong enough to tolerate cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSubsequent harvests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLater harvests may generally be taken every \u003cstrong\u003e60–80 days\u003c\/strong\u003e, depending on temperature, rainfall, irrigation and regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid severe or excessively frequent cutting. Retain enough branches and foliage to support healthy regrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYield Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnder irrigated conditions and suitable management, TNAU reports green-fodder production of up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100 tonnes per hectare per year\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a potential figure, not a guaranteed yield. 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