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Pangola Grass

Pangola Grass (Digitaria eriantha) grows up to 4 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Pangola Grass

Habit

Grass

Height

1-1.5 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

 well drained, loamy

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Tropical Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-30°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

20:10:10

Watering

Regular, moderate

Plant Weight 

500-1000 g

Flowering Time

Summer, Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Fodder grass

NPK ratio 

20:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Used for livestock feed, soil 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

· Mainly used as high-quality forage for livestock.

· Helps prevent soil erosion and supports land restoration.

· Contains minerals that promote healthy digestion in grazing animals.


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