Eastern Gamagrass

Eastern Gamagrass (Tripsacum dactyloides) grows up to 8 ft, thrives in loamy soil, full sun, high moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

1.0-2.5 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, loamy soil

Shade

Full

Moisture

High

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

North America

Climatic Condition

Temperate

Temperature (°)

15-30°C

Humidity (%)

60-80%

Potting media

Garden soil

Fertilizers

Organic compost

Watering

Water regularly; drought-tolerant once established

Plant Weight 

1-2 kg

Flowering Time

Summer to Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

0.3 - 0.7

Yield Per Plant 

Forage production

NPK ratio 

  20:10:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

Used for forage; drought-tolerant.

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% sand, 25% peat moss

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, Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Aphid Infestation.

Symptoms

Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White powdery spots on leaves, Wilting, stunted growth, Leaf distortion and yellowing.

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, sulfur spray, Improve soil drainage, Use Resistant Varieties, Remove and Prune infected Plant parts, Clean Farm Equipments . 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with potassium bicarbonate, Soil-applied fungicides, Chemical insecticides.