Toothed Medick
| Toothed Medick (Medicago polymorpha) grows up to 2 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, edible and medicinal. |
Habit
Herb
Height
0.5 to 0.8 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, Loamy
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Mediterranean
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
15°C to 25°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.3 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
0.5 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 2 kg per plant
NPK ratio
5:10:10
life Span
2 to 3 years
Health Benefits
High in Protein, Forage
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
| 50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand |
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
| Fertilize every 6-8 weeks with balanced fertilizer. |
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight.
Symptoms
Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.
Organic Remedies
Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties.
Fungicide with Propicanazole, Sulphur based Fungicides, Copper based fungicides.