Description

Bana Grass – Clumping – Fast Growing – Many Uses

Bana Grass, Pennisetum purpureum x americanum

Bana grass is a clumping and very fast-growing perennial grass. It can reach over 4 m in height within a few months. It can be grown as an ornamental plant with many uses like:

• windbreak
• hedge
• fodder for cows, goats, sheep, pigs, birds
• mulch
• organic matter for compost production

Planting and growing tips:

1. Dig a 10cm deep trench, place the cuttings in, and cover with soil. You can plant them horizontally, diagonally, or straight up. Make sure that at least one nod is in the soil.Keep the soil moist until the grass establishes and starts to grow.
2. Watering straight after planting is essential! From then on, regular watering until the plant establishes is highly recommended.
3. It doesn’t like to sit in water so a well-drained position is best. All our edibles grow happily and quickly in slightly raised garden beds.
4. Harvest the young leaves as required or let the plant grow to the desired height
5. Bana grass grows best in full sun and half shade and in any type of soil, however, the better the soil, the quicker and better your plants will grow.

Additional notes:

• The price is for two happy and healthy cuttings, coming from my own bush, grown naturally and with love in my permaculture food forest in Pacific Haven QLD Australia. Sending within Australia only, not to NT WA TAS. Pick up by appointment only.
• We usually dispatch on Monday to make sure the plant arrives at your place before the weekend.
• Do your own research before trying any new foods. Please also note our disclaimer in the footer of this page.