Guinea Grass Plant 

Guinea Grass (Panicum maximum) grows rapidly to 6 ft, thrives in loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

6-12 ft

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, loam

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-35°C

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

5.5-7.5

Soil EC

1.0-1.3

Yield Per Plant 

Forage, livestock feed

NPK ratio 

15:15:15

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Soil erosion control, high biomass

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

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

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

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

Symptoms

Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Dark, sunken lesions on leaves, Wilting, yellowing leaves  and plant stunting. 

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, compost tea, sulfur-based sprays, Improve air circulation, Crop rotation, resistant varieties. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Primarily used as animal fodder.

· No significant human health benefits noted.