Kikuya grass (Pennisetum clandestinum)

Local name: Kikuya grass

Kikuya grass grows on all types of soils. It is a drought resistant grass and grows very well under irrigated  condition.  It  is  a  grass  which  normally grows at high altitude. It is a perennial with strong system of underground runners which quickly root at the joints. The propagation is by root and stem cuttings. The normal yield of the grass is 300-350 quintals per hectare.

Nutritive value

Kikuya grass is more than a maintenance quality fodder (protein 10-12%) and is thus suitable for limited milk production.