**4. Agronomical principles for sewan grass seed production**

The site should have all the agro eco-characteristics, which can help in growth, development and management of grass stand. If drought occurs at the time of seed formation, there should be provision of life saving irrigation for quality seed production. The sowing methods, fertilizer application etc. have to be followed as per the practices recommended for grass production (**Table 4**). Under irrigated condition good quality seed could be produced except under low temperature conditions in December and January. Grass should be harvested in the active rainy season to avoid the losses to seed due to rains. If cuts have been taken in July–August, from September onward there will be profuse tillering and more inflorescence production.
