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Purple False Brome

Purple False Brome (Brachypodium distachyon) grows up to 4 ft, thrives in loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.

Picture illustrating Purple False Brome Plant

Habit

Grass

Height

0.5 to 0.7 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, Sandy Loam

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

No

Medicinal

No

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15°C to 25°C

Humidity (%)

50% to 70%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

0.1 to 0.3 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.5

Soil EC

0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

Forage

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

1 to 2 years

Health Benefits

Forage, Erosion Control

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

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


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot

Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and stunted growth

Neem oil, Compost tea, improve air circulation, sulfur spray, Neem oil, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage.

Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Mainly used in ecological and agricultural research

· Some grass species have mild anti-inflammatory benefits

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