- It’s perennial/multi-cut legume fodder tree crop and Use for fodder crop (Pure crop) and Fodder Tree crop (boundary/waste land/fence)
- Its extremely fast growth rate, especially during the first three to four years.
- It can be planted very densely at the rate of 3000 plants per ha.The tree provides FORAGE, pulp and paper, FOOD, GREEN MANURE and LANDSCAPE DECORATION.
- It also has potential for REFORESTING ERODED LAND AND GRASSY WATELANDS . Agati – Sesbania grandiflora leaves could be used as HERBAGE FOR GROWING GOATS.
Germination Tips:
Agathi seeds have hard skin, so below steps needs to be performed for better germination.
Boil water to 100 degree celcious in a container Allow it to cool down to 80 degree celcious
Soak the seeds in the hot water for 2 to 3 minutes
Replace the hot water with cold water and leave it for 12 hours
Drain the water and leave the soaked seeds in a wet cloth in a dark place for another 12 hours.
End of 24 hours, you would see the germination.
Now directly sow it in the pot or location.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.