Sesbania Rostrata Plant
| Sesbania Rostrata (Sesbania rostrata) grows quickly to 8 ft, prefers moist loam, full sun, high moisture, and is medicinal but not edible. |
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Africa, Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35°C
Humidity (%)
50-85%
Potting media
Peat, compost
Fertilizers
Organic, nitrogen-fixing
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
5-10 kg
Flowering Time
Spring, Summer
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.5 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Forage, green manure
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Nitrogen fixer, improves soil fertility
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% sand, 25% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose.
Dark 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
· Known for its nitrogen-fixing properties, improving soil health.
Limited direct health benefits for humans but indirectly supports agriculture and nutrition.