Tor Grass Plant
Tor Grass (Brachypodium pinnatum) is a moderate-growing grass reaching 2 ft, thrives in loamy soil, full sun, and moderate moisture, not edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
1 to 2 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
25°C to 35°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
3 to 5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 15 kg per hectare
NPK ratio
20:10:10
life Span
3 to 5 years
Health Benefits
Forage, Soil Erosion Control
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% peat moss, 25% sand, 25% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose.
Brown spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Wilting and yellowing leaves, Dark lesions on leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
1. May help reduce inflammation: Tor grass's antioxidants and other compounds may help reduce inflammation and improve overall health.
2. May have antimicrobial properties: Tor grass may have antimicrobial properties that can help prevent infections.
3. May help improve respiratory health: Tor grass's antioxidants and other compounds may also help improve respiratory health.