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Kharif & Summer

NIDHI-98 WHITE – SSG Seeds

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NIDHI-98 (WHITE) is a multi-cut SSG variety with high protein, juicy stems, and excellent fodder yield.

Maturity / First Cut
55–65 days (first cut)
Yield
8–12 t/acre per cut
Seed Rate
8–10 kg/acre
Per Season
4–6 cuts

First Cut Days

55–65 days (first cut)

Yield per cut

8–12 t/acre per cut

Seed Rate

8–10 kg/acre

Total Cuts / Seasons

15–20 cuts

Field performance details

Variety / Hybrid NameNIDHI-98 WHITE SSG
Cross TypeOpen Pollinated Variety
Crop TypeSSG White
Grain / Stem ColorWhite
Plant Height170–230 cm
Maturity PeriodFirst cut: 55–65 days · Subsequent cuts every 30–35 days
Rows per Cob / Cutting IntervalCutting interval: 30–35 days
Shelling % / Protein ContentCrude protein: 9–11% · Low prussic acid
Irrigation Requirement6–8 irrigations per season
Recommended States / ZonesGujarat, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh
Stress ToleranceTolerant to drought and heat
Soil SuitabilityAll soil types

Cutting schedule

First cut — day 55–65
Cut at 45–50 cm height. Leave 8–10 cm stubble.
Subsequent cuts — every 30–35 days
Apply 10 kg urea per acre after each cut.
Peak yield period — cuts 2 to 5
Highest biomass and quality.
Kharif: June–July · Summer: Feb–Mar
White SSG — lower prussic acid content
Safer and more palatable for cattle
4–6 cuts possible per season

Suitable for

🐄 Dairy Cattle
🐃 Buffalo
✓ Sheep & Goat
🥛 Dairy Farm
🏡 Gaushala

Pack sizes available*

3kg

Key characteristics

  • High green fodder yield per cut
  • Multiple cuttings per season — 4 to 6 cuts
  • High protein content — good nutritional value
  • Fast regrowth after each cut
  • Wide adaptability across soil types
  • Suitable for silage and green fodder

Storage & handling

Store in cool dry place below 15°C.
Shelf life: 18 months from manufacturing date
Germination rate: Minimum 75%

FAQ's

SSG gives 4–6 cuttings per season under good management with irrigation.
Seed rate is 8–10 kg per acre for broadcast sowing or 5–6 kg per acre for line sowing.
SSG White varieties are lower in prussic acid and more palatable. SSG Red varieties have higher biomass.
Yes, SSG is excellent for silage making. Harvest at dough stage for best silage quality.

About Product

NIDHI-98 (WHITE) is a premium hybrid sorghum sudan grass variety designed for high-quality fodder production. With tall plant growth, juicy stems, and multi-cut capability, it ensures continuous green fodder supply. Its high protein content and low HCN level make it highly suitable and safe for livestock feeding.

Field performance details

Hybrid Name: Nidhi-98 (White)
Crop: SSG (Sorghum Sudan Grass)

Plant Habit:
Tall, vigorous multi-cut fodder variety

Seed Type:
White seeded variety

Plant Height:
210–270 cm

Stem Characteristics:
Green stem with 8–12 nodes, sweet and juicy

Cutting Cycle:
First cutting at 50–55 days

Nutritional Value:
• High protein content
• Low HCN content

Key Characteristics:
• Multi-cut variety for continuous fodder
• High biomass production
• Excellent palatability for livestock
• Fast regrowth after cutting

Climate Suitability:
Suitable for all fodder growing regions

Sowing Season:
Kharif and Summer

Built for consistent growth and dependable performance

This variety is developed to deliver uniform plant development, predictable maturity, and reliable field performance across diverse growing conditions. Designed for farmers and distributors who value consistency, planning confidence, and market-ready harvests.

Balanced Plant Structure

Optimized plant architecture supports proper airflow, sunlight penetration, and field stability—helping plants perform uniformly throughout the crop cycle.

Predictable Maturity Window

Designed to mature within a reliable time frame, enabling better crop planning, efficient rotations, and timely harvesting.

Three reasons farmers choose Nidhi Seeds

Uniform Field Development

Ensures even plant growth across the plot, reducing variability and supporting consistent yield outcomes.

Synchronized Bearing & Maturity

Uniform flowering and harvest timing reduce uneven picking and simplify field operations.

Market-Preferred Output

Produces well-formed, visually appealing output that meets trader, processor, and distributor expectations.

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