Hop Clover Plant
Hop Clover (Trifolium campestre) grows up to 2 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, edible and medicinal.
Habit
Herb
Height
30 to 60 cm
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained loamy soil
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Hardy
Temperature (°)
5 to 30
Humidity (%)
30 to 70
Potting media
Garden soil
Fertilizers
Nitrogen-fixing cover crop
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
50-200 g
Flowering Time
Spring-Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.5 to 7.5
Soil EC
0.3 to 1.0
Yield Per Plant
Forage crop
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Annual
Health Benefits
Improves soil nitrogen, forage for livestock.
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Leaf Spot, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
White powdery growth on leaves, Brown or black lesions on leaves, Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting, stunted growth, and yellowing leaves
Neem oil, Improve air circulation, Compost tea, insecticidal soap, Improve soil drainage, Use Resistant Varieties.
Sulfur-based fungicides, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides