Smooth Brome
| Smooth Brome (Bromus inermis) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, non-edible and non-medicinal. |
Habit
Grass
Height
60-100 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, sandy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-70%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Organic, nitrogen-rich
Watering
Regular
Plant Weight
200-400 g
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Forage, hay
NPK ratio
20:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Forage, erosion control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
| Fertilize every 8 weeks with balanced fertilizer. |
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust.
Symptoms
Wilting and stunted growth, White powdery growth on leaves, Brown spots on leaves, Rusty masses on leaf.
Organic Remedies
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.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Mainly used as animal fodder.
· Some species may have antioxidant and antimicrobial properties.