Effect of stage of harvesting of seed crop, nitrogen and phosphorus levels on the forage yield and ratoon ability of forage pearl millet {Pennisetum typhoides (BURM. F) S and H}

A field experiment was conducted under irrigated condition during the kharif season to study the effect of stage of harvesting of seed crop, nitrogen and phosphorus levels on the forage yield and ratoon performance of forage pearl millet. Application of 120 kg nitrogen and 60 kg phosphorus gave higher forage yields. Application of higher dose of phosphorus resulted in better ratoon performance. Cutting ratoon bajra at flowering stage was found to be ideal for better ratoon forage yield.