Red Clover Plant
Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) grows up to 2 ft, prefers moist loam, tolerates partial shade, and is both edible and medicinal.
Habit
Herb
Height
0.3 to 0.5 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Partial
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 60%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.7 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
Medicinal, Nitrogen Fixing
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat, 30% compost, 30% perlite
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with phosphorus-rich fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Powdery Mildew, Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Rust, Anthracnose.
White powdery spots on leaves, Wilting and root decay, Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish-brown pustules on leaves, Dark lesions on stems and leaves.
Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with metalaxyl, Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Known for its phytoestrogens, beneficial for menopause symptoms.
· Supports bone health and cardiovascular health.