Kenaf Leaves Plant
Annual shrub to 3 m, Kenaf yields edible, nutrient-rich leaves. African origin, thrives in warm, sunny conditions. Edible and medicinal, ideal for culinary use.
Habit
Annual shrub
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, fertile
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (leaves)
Medicinal
Yes (antioxidant)
Origin
Africa
Climatic Condition
Tropical/Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20-35
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Loam+Compost
Fertilizers
NPK(5:10:10)
Watering
Every 3-5 days
Plant Weight
~1-3 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
~0.5-1 kg leaves
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
3-6 months
Health Benefits
Vitamin C, fiber
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
5:10:10 weekly
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf spot, anthracnose, aphids, whiteflies
Dark spots on leaves, brown or black lesions with fruiting bodies, sticky residue and curled leaves, small white insects on leaves
Remove and destroy affected leaves, apply neem oil, use insecticidal soap or neem oil, apply neem oil
Fungicides with copper, fungicides with azoxystrobin, insecticides with imidacloprid, insecticides with pyrethrins