Carib Grass
Eriochloa polystachya

Carib Grass

Carib Grass (Echinochloa polystachya) grows up to 6 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Carib Grass

Habit

Grass

Height

 60-150cm

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam 

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Caribbean, South America

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Humid

Temperature (°)

20 to 35°C

Humidity (%)

50-80%

Potting media

Natural 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 

10-20 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

04:02:03

life Span

3-5 years

Health Benefits

Used as fodder, soil erosion control

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

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

 · Mainly used as fodder grass for livestock.

·  No significant medicinal benefits for humans.

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