Wild Oatgrass
Avena fatua, commonly known as Wild Oatgrass, is a grass with a fast growth habit reaching 30-100 cm in height, hardy in nature, thriving in loamy, well-drained soils under full sun with moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
1-1.5 meters
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well Drained, Loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, subtropical
Temperature (°)
15-25
Humidity (%)
50-60
Potting media
Loamy soil with compost
Fertilizers
Nitrogen-rich
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
200-300 grams
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-6.5
Soil EC
0.3-0.4 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
Moderate
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2-4 years
Health Benefits
High in fiber, supports digestion, promotes weight loss
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% perlite, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust.
Wilting and stunted growth, White powdery growth on leaves, Brown spots on leaves, Rusty masses on leaf.
Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Use Resistant varieties, Improve soil aeration, Spray Neem Oil, Prune infected plant parts.
Fungicide with Propicanazole, Sulphur based Fungicides, Copper based fungicides.