Timothy Grass Plant
Timothy Grass (Phleum pratense) grows up to 3 ft, thrives in loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Grass
Height
0.6 to 0.8 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
No
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% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
1 to 2 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.6 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 20 kg per hectare
NPK ratio
20:10:10
life Span
1 to 3 years
Health Benefits
Forage, High in Fiber
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with nitrogen-based fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Fusarium Wilt, Downy Mildew, Root Rot.
Brown or black lesions, Orange pustules on leaves, Wilting and yellowing, White, downy growth on leaves, Stunted growth, root decay.
Neem oil, Compost tea, sulfur spray, Crop rotation, resistant varieties, Improve soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Soil-applied fungicides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
1. May help reduce inflammation: Timothy grass's antioxidants and other compounds may help reduce inflammation and improve overall health.
2. May have antimicrobial properties: Timothy grass may have antimicrobial properties that can help prevent infections.
3. May help improve respiratory health: Timothy grass's antioxidants and other compounds may also help improve respiratory health.