What is the difference between elephant grass and sweet elephant grass?

When raising livestock, green fodder such as grass and sweet elephant grass will be used, so what is the difference between elephant grass and sweet elephant grass?

I. the difference between elephant grass and sweet elephant grass

Sweet elephant grass is cultivated on the basis of elephant grass, which is more suitable for livestock to eat. Compared with elephant grass, sweet elephant grass has better palatability.

Second, the basic introduction of elephant grass

Elephant grass is a perennial tufted large herb of Gramineae and Pennisetum, which is native to Africa and is currently planted in Jiangxi, Sichuan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan and other places in China.

Elephant grass has a strong adaptability, generally can withstand the high temperature of 37.9 ℃ and the cold and dry climate conditions of 1-2 ℃ in winter and 20% Mel 25% relative humidity. It can grow in sand and clay and has strong resistance to soil acidity. It is a kind of green fodder which is very suitable for planting.

Third, the basic introduction of sweet elephant grass

Sweet elephant grass is also a plant of Gramineae and Pennisetum. It is a new type of high-protein and high-yield forage grass widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical areas. It can be harvested 6-8 times a year and the yield is about 15 tons per mu.

Sweet elephant grass likes to grow in a warm and humid climate, can grow well in tropical and subtropical areas below 1200 meters above sea level, has no strict requirements on soil, and can grow in sandy, clay and slightly acidic soil. but the soil with deep, fertile and loose soil is the most suitable.

Under the condition of suitable moisture and temperature, sweet elephant grass in Taiwan can emerge in 7-10 days after planting, and can be harvested continuously for 7 years. After 7 years, self-propagating bud nodes can be planted again. Once successfully introduced, it can be produced in an infinite cycle. There is no need to reintroduce.