Kochia Plant
Kochia (Bassia scoparia) grows up to 5 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, low moisture, and is medicinal but not edible.
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.5 to 1.0 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Low
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.3 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 4 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10 or 5 :10:10
life Span
2 to 4 years
Health Benefits
Ground Cover, Soil Stabilization
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% sand, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with phosphorus-based fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot.
Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, Distorted and yellowing leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Wilting and root decay.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Fungicides with potassium bicarbonate, Soil-applied fungicides.