Marram Grass Plant
Marram Grass (Ammophila arenaria) grows rapidly to 4 ft, thrives in sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
1 to 1.5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Sandy, Well-drained
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Coastal, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
60% Sand, 30% Loam, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Minimal watering
Plant Weight
0.3 to 0.6 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
3 to 5 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Soil Stabilization, Drought-resistant
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 25% compost, 25% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with phosphorus-based fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Rust, Leaf Spot, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot.
Orange pustules on leaves, Brown spots on leaves, White mold on leaves, Distorted and yellow leaves, Wilting and root decay.
Fungicides with propiconazole, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with mancozeb, Soil-applied fungicides.