Orchard Grass Plant 

Orchard Grass (Dactylis glomerata) is a moderate-growing grass up to 4 ft, prefers loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

0.5-1 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained,  loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-25°C

Humidity (%)

50-70%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10-10-10)

Watering

Regular, moderate

Plant Weight 

100-500 g

Flowering Time

Spring, Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Forage, fodder

NPK ratio 

20:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

 

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat, 25% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Aphid Infestation.

Symptoms

Brown spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Wilting and yellowing leaves, Leaf curling and distortion. 

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, compost tea, sulfur-based sprays, Crop rotation, resistant varieties, Insecticidal soap. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Chemical insecticides.