Yellow Lucerne
Medicago falcata

Yellow Lucerne Plant

Yellow Lucerne (Medicago falcata) grows up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.

Picture illustrating Yellow Lucerne Plant

Habit

Herb

Height

0.3 to 0.5 m

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, Sandy Loam

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Mediterranean

Climatic Condition

Subtropical, Temperate

Temperature (°)

15°C to 25°C

Humidity (%)

60% to 70%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

3 to 5 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

10 to 15 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:20:10

life Span

1 to 2 years

Health Benefits

High in Protein, Medicinal

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, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot

Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves ,Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and stunted growth

Neem oil, compost tea, improve air circulation, sulfur spray, insecticidal soap Improve, soil drainage.

Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides

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