Rhodes Grass
Chloris gayana

Rhodes Grass

Rhodes Grass (Chloris gayana) grows up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Rhodes Grass

Habit

Grass

Height

1-1.5 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained loamy

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Semi-Arid

Temperature (°)

15-35°C

Humidity (%)

40-70%

Potting media

Field soil

Fertilizers

Nitrogen-rich fertilizers

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

5-10 kg

Flowering Time

Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

5-10 tons/acre

NPK ratio 

20:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Forage crop, erosion control

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

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


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with nitrogen-rich 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

· Rich in nutrients, making it a valuable fodder crop.

· Helps prevent soil erosion and improves soil fertility.

· Used in phytoremediation to absorb excess nutrients from polluted soil.

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Desmodium intortum