What is the best month to plant King Bamboo Grass?

When to plant King Bamboo Grass

King grass is usually planted in spring and autumn every year. The most suitable planting time is around February. The latest planting time should not exceed September. King grass usually reproduces by seeds or rhizomes.

Planting time in the north and south: The time suitable for planting king grass in the south and the north is different. It is generally planted in January and February in the south, while in the north it is generally planted around February to May.

Greenhouse planting time: King grass can be planted in a greenhouse. Usually the planting time in a greenhouse is different from the time for open-air planting. Generally, King grass planted in a greenhouse can be planted in the cold winter.

Origin and planting month of King Grass

The origin of King Grass is mainly distributed in coastal areas and northern regions, because the climate of these two regions is more favorable for the growth of King Grass. Common production areas include Sichuan, Shandong, Shaanxi, Gansu, Shanxi, Henan, Hebei, Hunan, Hubei, Guizhou and Zhejiang.

Sichuan grass

Sichuan elephant grass is usually planted around March and can be harvested in April or May. The elephant grass produced in Sichuan is very competitive and tastes good, and livestock generally like to eat it.

Shandong King Grass

Shandong King Grass is generally planted in February and can be harvested in March. The yield of King Grass produced in Shandong is relatively high, and the plants contain high content of dry matter, crude protein and crude fat.

King Grass Varieties and Planting Months

King grass is a kind of forage grass, belonging to the herbaceous plant of the Poaceae family. It has a good ability to resist diseases and pests. However, there are not many varieties of King grass. The common ones include new King grass, Taiwan sweet elephant grass, and purple King grass.

New bamboo grass

The new type of elephant grass is usually planted in March and will mature in August or September. The leaves of the new type of elephant grass have erect hairs and are very cold-resistant. The plant has many internodes.

Taiwan Sweet Elephant Grass

Taiwan sweet elephant grass is generally planted more in spring and usually matures in autumn. Taiwan sweet elephant grass has the characteristics of high yield, good palatability, and a relatively high sugar content in the plant.