Bermuda Grass
Cynodon dactylon

Bermuda Grass Plant 

Bermuda Grass (Cynodon dactylon), a fast-growing hardy grass up to 1 ft tall, thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, requires low moisture, edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustratig Bermuda Grass plant

Habit

Grass

Height

0.1-0.3 m

Growth

Fast


Soil

Well-drained sandy loam

Shade

Full

Moisture

Low

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical to Subtropical

Temperature (°)

25-35°C

Humidity (%)

50-60%

Potting media

Garden soil

Fertilizers

Lawn fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering; drought-tolerant once established

Plant Weight 

Not applicable

Flowering Time

Varies

Soil Ph level

5.5 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

0.4 - 0.8

Yield Per Plant 

Not applicable 

NPK ratio 

16:4:8

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

 

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% sand, 25% peat, 25% compost


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Dollar Spot, Brown Patch, Rust Anthracnose.

Dark brown or black spots on Straw, circular patches on the grass, Circular brown patches on grass, Reddish-orange pustules on grass blades, Wilting and yellowing of leaves.

Neem oil, Compost tea, Aeration, organic nitrogen fertilizer, sulfur-based sprays, Prune infected areas. 

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

·  Used in Ayurvedic medicine for detoxification

·  Supports digestion and urinary tract health

·  Contains antioxidants and may help regulate blood sugar

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