Sesbania
Sesbania sesban

Sesbania Plant 

Sesbania (Sesbania sesban) grows quickly to 20 ft, prefers loamy soil, full sun, high moisture, and is edible and medicinal.

Picture illustratig Sesbania plant

Habit

Shrub

Height

1-3 m

Growth

Fast


Soil

Well-drained loamy

Shade

Full

Moisture

High

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Asia, Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-35°C

Humidity (%)

50-85%

Potting media

Peat, compost

Fertilizers

Organic, nitrogen-fixing

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

5-10 kg

Flowering Time

Spring, Summer

Soil Ph level

5.5 - 7.5

Water Ph level

5.5 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Forage, green manure

NPK ratio 

10:05:10

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

Soil enrichment, medicinal uses

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 2-3 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Aphid Infestation. 

Brown or black spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Wilting and yellowing leaves, Leaf curling and distortion. 

Neem oil, compost tea, sulfur-based sprays, Crop rotation, resistant varieties, Insecticidal soap. 

Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Chemical insecticides. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Leaves are rich in vitamins A and C, supporting eye and immune health.

· Contains anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.

· Used in traditional medicine for treating respiratory issues.

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