Palisade Grass
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Habit
Grass
Height
1-1.5 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, sandy loam
Shade
Partial
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loamy, peat
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (20-10-10)
Watering
Regular, moderate
Plant Weight
500-1000 g
Flowering Time
Summer, Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 - 7.0
Water Ph level
6.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Fodder grass
NPK ratio
20:10:10
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Used for livestock feed, soil erosion control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
| Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer. |
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight.
Symptoms
Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.
Organic Remedies
Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Primarily used as nutritious forage for livestock.
· Helps prevent soil erosion and improves soil health.
· Some species have antioxidant properties that benefit gut health in animals.