Although it has a somewhat strange name, everyone has passed over it at some point. It is a common greenish, dense plant that grows especially in warmer climates, which is usually born among the grass, and in those soils that receive more moisture and irrigation. In a plant that is used as a component by gardening professionals to form part of lawns or flower beds in any park or private garden.
It is a plant that is capable of spreading in any direction, through the shoots that grow from it, which is why it is sometimes called a pest. It also usually occurs in those fields that are large and open, on which cattle walk, where there are crops, being a plant that dominates the space, in which it grows. It is used to cover the lawn, since its low cost allows it to be used frequently, in addition to its easy maintenance. It stands out above all for its properties, being healing, anti-inflammatory, remineralizing and diuretic.
How to properly prepare the ground before sowing?
With a plow machine that you have at home or, rather, that you buy in a garden store, you must plow all the land in which you want to plant it, you must eliminate any weeds and patches of grass that you can find, in this way in this way, while the plant is developing, it does not have to fight for its space with any other around it. If you can’t get that special soil removal machine, you can buy a hand tool.
You must pay attention, in case there is Lolium on the ground, since this prevents the correct growth of the grass. All uprooted grass and weeds should be raked out.
The field has to have two properties, which are to be fresh and to be very clean. In addition, the land must have a Ph that is not less than 5 nor more than 7, for this it is necessary to examine the land well, if you do not know how to do it, you can take a portion to a specialized center that knows how to evaluate it. If the earth is very acid, it must be made alkaline, as if it happens, on the contrary, if the alkalinity level is very high, it must become somewhat more acidic and this can be achieved by adding sulfur.
This grass grows on land that is properly drained and whose formation is based largely on organic matter. Clay-type soils, that is, with a good supply of humus, specifically a layer of about 15 centimeters, is adequate for planting grass.
When to sow the grass?
There are two ideal times, one is in autumn, but be careful with regard to weeds and the weather, since temperatures of a few degrees are not suitable for this plant. And on the other hand, spring, if they are planted in this season, you should not control the weeds so much, but you should leave them until the grass seeds germinate, and you have cut them a minimum of three times.
How to sow the grass?
You must achieve that all the land has the same level of height, with the rake after plowing you can achieve it, especially trying to make those holes or small mounds that may exist disappear. In the event that there are holes, you must fill them with earth. Remove large boulders from the ground, or any type of organic waste that you can find.
With the help of a seeder or by hand you must place the seeds evenly throughout the field. Then cover the seeds with the help of a rake, so that they can grow correctly, without adding too much soil, the appropriate thicknesses are between 0.30 centimeters and 0.60 centimeters in height, that is, they have a light cover.
When the sowing is finished, they should be watered automatically, so that all the earth is moist, you can do it once or twice a day, to check that it is very moist you can insert a finger into it. Although it is a plant that resists dry seasons well, it needs a good supply of water in the beginning to germinate, specifically the first three weeks. As the plant matures, and measures about 5 centimeters, watering will be done less frequently.
You must add fertilizer that you must buy at a plant or garden material store, and spread it well throughout the planted land. It usually takes between 20 or 3 days to germinate.
The grass takes time to grow to a suitable size, approximately one year, although its maintenance is somewhat cheaper, it requires more work and continuous vigilance.
How to plant grass plates?
The plates are already grass that has germinated and grown to later join the earth. Before placing it, you have to measure the ground you want to cover with the plates. Before placing it, you have to water it well, at least one day before, in this way you prepare the ground so that the grass that is placed has a healthy development. You should not flood the soil, and you should make sure that what is thrown out during irrigation is well absorbed. In the event that it does not take irrigation well, it may be because the soil is very clayey, so the land must be plowed and compost added.
Place the planks, always starting from the right side, on the longest side of the garden, with the part that has soil facing down, and press them slightly until they are completely flat on the ground. Yes, with each of the plates until the entire space is covered. In areas where there are corners or small objects that prevent putting the entire square of the champa, cut it out with the help of a shovel, to make it fit well.
Always place the plates in a straight line, they must all be fully glued and well fitted, since if you leave a hole, it will look like a hole and will not be aesthetically pleasing.
You have to give them a daily watering, especially after placing them, watering if possible is preferable in the morning. An important fact to keep in mind is that it should not be stepped on during the first seven days after it is placed, thus ensuring that it grows in a healthy way. If the watering is done in the afternoon or at night, it will be more frequent that you can contract some type of infection or disease, caused by insects or fungi.
After two weeks, the grass in the form of a plate would already be ready to become pedestrianized.
The pruning of the grass.
This is done on those days when it has not been watered, since it cannot be pruned with moist grass. To achieve an aesthetic appearance, you have to cut frequently, especially the edges, to get everything to measure the same height, to use it, use a sharp shovel or pruning shears.