Kudzu (Pueraria phaseloides):

• It is perennial leguminous fodder found in tropical to temperate climatic conditions (Terai-Mid hills) of country
• It can give green fodder for upto 4-5 years, once planted.
• As it is crawling herb, it can be grown in upland, roadside, dikes of pond and slopy land.

Climate and altitude:

• It is grown in tropical to temperate climatic condition.
• It can be cultivated from Terai to Mid-Hills upto level of 1500m asl.

Soil:

• It can be grown in less fertile soil also.
• But sandy loam soil is best for cultivation.
• It cannot grow well in heavy clayey soil.

Land preparation:

• Field are ploughed 3-4 times with planking and harrowing to get fine soil.
• Weeds in field are buried underground or burnt on field.

Seed rate:

• For broadcasting: 15 kg/ha
• Seed-drill/line sowing: 5 kg/ha

Sowing season: Jestha-Ashad (June-July)

Method of sowing: Seeds are either broadcasted or sown in line.

Fertilizer dose:

• Nitrogen: 25 kg/ha
• Phosphorus: 60 kg/ha

Harvesting Time:

• 2 cuttings can be obtained from fodder.
• First cutting can be obtained after 3-4 months of sowing.
• Then, 2^nd cutting is obtained after 6-8 weeks of first cutting.

Production:

• Green fodder: 4-12 MT/ha
• Seed Yield: 17000-30000 seeds/plant

Nutritive Value of Kudzu: