Perennial Ryegrass Plant 

Perennial Ryegrass (Lolium perenne) is a hardy grass that grows up to 2 ft, prefers loamy soil, full sun, and moderate moisture, edible but not medicinal.

Habit

Grass

Height

0.3 to 0.5 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, Loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

10°C to 20°C

Humidity (%)

50% to 60%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

1 to 2 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.5 to 0.7 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

15 to 20 kg per hectare

NPK ratio 

3:02:01

life Span

2 to 5 years

Health Benefits

Forage, High in Fiber

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat, 25% perlite

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Brown Patch, Red Thread Dollar, Spot Rust, Leaf Spot.

Symptoms

Brown patches on grass, Pinkish or red threads on grass blades, Small, circular, straw-colored patches, Orange or red spores on grass, Small, brown spots on leaves.

Organic Remedies

Compost tea, neem oil, Aeration, Organic nitrogen fertilization, Neem oil, sulfur-based sprays, garlic spray. 

In-Organic Remedies

Fungicides with azoxystrobin, Fungicides with fludioxonil, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Copper-based fungicides.

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Used as high-quality forage for livestock.

· Helps in soil stabilization and erosion control.

· Some studies suggest it may have antimicrobial properties.

• Rich in proteins and nutrients when used in animal feed.