Yellow Lucerne Plant
Yellow Lucerne (Medicago falcata) grows up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.
Habit
Herb
Height
0.3 to 0.5 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Mediterranean
Climatic Condition
Subtropical, Temperate
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
3 to 5 kg
Flowering Time
Spring to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.5 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
10 to 15 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:20:10
life Span
1 to 2 years
Health Benefits
High in Protein, Medicinal
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Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot
Brown or black lesions on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves ,Reddish or orange pustules on leaves, Distorted leaves and sticky residue, Wilting and stunted growth
Neem oil, compost tea, improve air circulation, sulfur spray, insecticidal soap Improve, soil drainage.
Copper-based fungicides, Sulfur-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides