Mesquite Plant

Mesquite (Prosopis glandulosa) is a moderate-growing tree up to 20 ft, prefers sandy soil, full sun, low moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.

Habit

Tree

Height

5 to 6 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, Sandy Loam

Shade

Full

Moisture

Low

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

USA, Mexico

Climatic Condition

Arid, Semi-arid

Temperature (°)

20°C to 35°C

Humidity (%)

50% to 70%

Potting media

50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter

Fertilizers

Organic Fertilizer

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

10 to 20 kg

Flowering Time

Spring to Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Water Ph level

6.0 to 7.0

Soil EC

0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

20 to 40 kg per plant

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

30 to 50 years

Health Benefits

Soil Stabilization, Nitrogen Fixing

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% sand, 30% compost, 30% peat moss

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation. 

Symptoms

Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Leaf curling and distortion, Lesions on stems and branches. 

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, Compost tea, Insecticidal soap, Prune affected areas, Resistant Varieties. 

In-Organic Remedies

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Copper-based fungicides.