Egyptian Clover
Trifolium alexandrinum

Egyptian Clover

Egyptian Clover (Trifolium alexandrinum) grows up to 2 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.


Picture illustrating Egyptian Clover

Habit

Herb

Height

0.2-0.5 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well Drained

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Egypt

Climatic Condition

Subtropical to Tropical

Temperature (°)

15-25°C

Humidity (%)

50-70%

Potting media

Garden soil

Fertilizers

Organic compost

Watering

Regular watering; prefers moist soil

Plant Weight 

0.3-0.5 kg

Flowering Time

Early Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.0

Soil EC

0.3 - 0.5

Yield Per Plant 

Animal feed

NPK ratio 

  20:40:20

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

Used for livestock fodder

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

Koronivia Grass
Brachiaria humidicola