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Goat Grass

Goat Grass (Aegilops cylindrica) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Goat Grass

Habit

Grass

Height

1-3 Ft

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well Drained

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Mediterranean

Climatic Condition

Temperate

Temperature (°)

10-25

Humidity (%)

60-70%

Potting media

Sandy, Loam mix

Fertilizers

Nitrogen rich

Watering

Water regularly, drought tolerant once established

Plant Weight 

0.5-1 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.0

Water Ph level

6.0-7.5

Soil EC

0.3-0.5

Yield Per Plant 

2-3 kg per Plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

 

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

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

  • Mainly a wild wheat relative, not used for health purposes.

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