White Sweet Clover Plant

White Sweet Clover (Melilotus alba) grows up to 5 ft, prefers loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.

Habit

Herb

Height

1-1.5 meters

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, loamy soil

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate, subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-25

Humidity (%)

60-80

Potting media

Fertile, well-drained soil

Fertilizers

Nitrogen-rich

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

200-300 grams

Flowering Time

Summer to Fall

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.5

Water Ph level

6.5-7.0

Soil EC

0.3-0.4 mS/cm

Yield Per Plant 

Moderate

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

1-2 years

Health Benefits

Improves soil fertility, used in herbal remedies

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% sand, 25% peat moss

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Canker Disease. 

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, Prune affected areas, Prune and remove infected plant parts, Use Resistant Varieties. 

In-Organic Remedies

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