Gamba Grass
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Habit
Grass
Height
3-6 Ft
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well Drained
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35
Humidity (%)
50-80%
Potting media
Loam, Compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Year round
Soil Ph level
5.5-7.5
Water Ph level
No6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
Forage, livestock feed
NPK ratio
20:20:20
life Span
2-3 yrs
Health Benefits
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
| Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer. |
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight.
Symptoms
Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.
Organic Remedies
Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties.
HEALTH BENEFITS
- Primarily used as forage for livestock.
- No significant medicinal benefits for humans.