Sericea Lespedeza Plant
Sericea Lespedeza (Lespedeza cuneata) grows up to 5 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-2 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Asia, North America
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Dry
Temperature (°)
10-35°C
Humidity (%)
30-70%
Potting media
Field soil
Fertilizers
Minimal, nitrogen-fixing
Watering
Low
Plant Weight
2-5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer, Fall
Soil Ph level
5.0 - 7.5
Water Ph level
5.0 - 7.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Forage crop
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Erosion control, nitrogen fixer
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Fusarium Wilt, Anthracnose.
Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Leaf curling and distortion, Wilting and yellowing leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Fungicides with tebuconazole, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Used in herbal medicine for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
· Supports gut health and may help in parasite control in animals.
· Can aid in urinary tract health.