Canada Wild Rye Plant

Canada Wild Rye (Elymus canadensis) grows up to 5 ft, thrives in loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

60-150 cm

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, sandy or loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

North America

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Grasslands

Temperature (°)

10 to 30°C

Humidity (%)

40-60%

Potting media

Native grassland soil

Fertilizers

Minimal fertilizer needs, organic matter occasionally

Watering

Drought-resistant, occasional deep watering

Plant Weight 

2-5 kg

Flowering Time

Summer to early fall

Soil Ph level

5.5 - 7.5

Water Ph level

5.5 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-3 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

10-15 kg of seeds per plant

NPK ratio 

5:10:10

life Span

3-5 years

Health Benefits

Erosion control, improves soil health, used as fodder

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% sand, 25% peat moss

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Powdery Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Downy Mildew. 

Symptoms

Brown or black lesions on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Curled and distorted leaves, White, downy fungal growth. 

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, sulfur spray, insecticidal soap, Use Resistant Varieties, Prune them regularly, Avoid Excess Irrigation. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with potassium bicarbonate, Chemical insecticides, Fungicides with mancozeb.