Green Foxtail Plant
Green Foxtail (Setaria viridis) grows up to 4 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
2-4 ft
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Worldwide
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-30°C
Humidity (%)
50-80
Potting media
Loam, compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
100-250 g
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
Forage, erosion control
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Soil stabilizer, livestock feed
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% sand, 25% compost, 25% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Brown or black lesions on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Distorted and yellowing leaves ,Stunted growth, root decay
Neem oil, Compost tea, sulfur spray, improve air circulation, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole ,Sulfur-based fungicides, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides
HEALTH BENEFITS
· May have antioxidant properties.
· Used in some traditional medicines for digestive health.