Red Brome
Bromus rubens

Red Brome Plant 

Red Brome (Bromus rubens) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, non-edible and non-medicinal.

Picture illustrating Red Brome Plant 

Habit

Grass 

Height

0.3 to 0.5 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, Sandy Loam

Shade

Full 

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Mediterranean

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

10°C to 20°C

Humidity (%)

50% to 70%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

0.1 to 0.3 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.5

Soil EC

0.5 to 0.7 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

0.5 to 1.0 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

2 to 3 years

Health Benefits

Forage, Soil Erosion Control

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

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


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 8 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Rust, Powdery Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot

Brown or black lesions on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting, yellowing leaves, and stunted growth

Neem oil, Compost tea, Improve air circulation, Insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole ,Sulfur-based fungicides, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Primarily a wild grass with limited medicinal use.

  • Can prevent soil erosion in certain regions.

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