Hairy Jointvetch
Aeschynomene villosa

Hairy Jointvetch

Hairy Jointvetch (Aeschynomene villosa) grows up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.


Picture illustrating Hairy Jointvetch

Habit

Herb

Height

2-5 ft

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, loam

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Americas

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-35°C

Humidity (%)

50-80

Potting media

Loam, compost

Fertilizers

Organic

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

500-900 g

Flowering Time

Year-round

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.5

Water Ph level

6.0-7.5

Soil EC

1.0-1.3

Yield Per Plant 

Forage, green manure

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

Soil nitrogen fixation, erosion control

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. 

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