Ruzi Grass Plant

Ruzi Grass (Brachiaria ruziziensis) grows rapidly to 4 ft, prefers loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

50-100 cm

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-35°C

Humidity (%)

50-80%

Potting media

Field soil

Fertilizers

Nitrogen-rich fertilizers

Watering

Regular

Plant Weight 

3-5 kg

Flowering Time

Seasonal

Soil Ph level

5.5 - 7.5

Water Ph level

5.5 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

10-15 tons/ha

NPK ratio 

20:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Forage grass, soil improvement

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

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

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose. 

Symptoms

Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Wilting and yellowing leaves, Dark lesions on leaves. 

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, sulfur-based sprays, Crop rotation, Resistant varieties, Improve air circulation. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

• Primarily a forage grass for livestock, not commonly used for human health benefits.