[header] How to plant napier grass [title] Cut a mature stem of napier grass. [step] If napier grass does not grow wild in your area, you may be able to buy some from a plant nursery or catalogue. Cut the stem around 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) above the soil.
[header] How to plant napier grass [title] Cut a mature stem of napier grass. [step] If napier grass does not grow wild in your area, you may be able to buy some from a plant nursery or catalogue. Cut the stem around 15-20 cm (6-8 inches) above the soil.
[substeps] These steps are only if you're going to plant napier grass organically. Napier grass needs a cool climate in order to thrive. Look for stems that have at least three nodes, which are small bumps that will eventually grow into new leaves. [title] Cut the stem into sections with three nodes each. This will help prevent root rot as you plant. [substeps] If the shoots on a young tree are not growth-bearing, you may simply cut it off with a pair of scissors. [substeps] Often, you can obtain napier grass online or from a garden center, though note that a garden center cannot order the grass from you. [title] Cut the stem of the grass to the size indicated on the package.