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Birdwood Grass

Birdwood GrassGrass (Cenchrus setigerus) grows up to 8 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Birdwood Grass

Habit

Grass

Height

30-60 cm

Growth

Fast

Soil

Sandy, Well-drained

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Arid

Temperature (°)

20-30°C

Humidity (%)

40-60%

Potting media

Sand + Organic matter

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10:10:10)

Watering

Low watering

Plant Weight 

100-300 g

Flowering Time

Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.0

Water Ph level

6.5-7.0

Soil EC

0.9 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

High yield

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

3-5 years

Health Benefits

Erosion control, forage for livestock

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

·  Primarily used as forage, but may have antioxidant properties

·  Helps in soil conservation and prevents erosion

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