Can sweet elephant grass be planted in the north? Grass growth environment and climate requirements

Sweet elephant grass

Sweet elephant grass can be grown in the north. Although it is a tropical and subtropical crop, it has relatively strong cold resistance. Moreover, sweet elephant grass does not have very strict requirements on soil. It can be cultivated in most areas except low-lying and waterlogged areas.

It has a strong root system and is resistant to lodging, drought and moisture. It can produce relatively high yields even in dry and rainy seasons. At the same time, sweet elephant grass has a strong ability to resist diseases and pests, so there is no need to worry about the invasion of diseases and pests after planting.

Sweet elephant grass is suitable for planting areas

Sweet elephant grass is widely planted in southern my country, including Guangdong, Guangxi, Hunan, Sichuan, Yunnan, Taiwan, etc. Because sweet elephant grass likes to grow in a humid and warm environment, it is more suitable for planting in tropical and subtropical regions.

It will grow better and have higher yields in fertile sandy soil, and its demand for water is relatively high. It is more common in areas with abundant rainfall. Secondly, sweet elephant grass is a high-protein forage grass that people prefer to grow and has relatively high economic value.

Methods of growing sweet elephant grass in the north

Sweet elephant grass likes mild light. Under warm light, it accumulates some nutrients through photosynthesis, but it should be avoided from direct sunlight as much as possible. Too strong light will threaten its health.

Sweet elephant grass likes a mild and humid climate, likes water and fertilizer, and is resistant to waterlogging. Therefore, it is necessary to choose a deep, loose, fertile soil with good drainage. In addition, before planting, the soil should be deeply plowed, and then weeds, stones and other materials should be removed, and farmyard manure should be heavily applied as base fertilizer. In order to facilitate irrigation, the steep slope area should be planted parallel to the contour line to facilitate water and soil conservation.