Bird's-foot Trefoil Plant 

Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus corniculatus), a moderate-growing herb up to 2 ft, prefers well-drained soil, partial shade, high moisture, and is edible and medicinal.

Habit

Herb

Height

30-45 cm

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, loamy

Shade

Partial

Moisture

High

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate

Temperature (°)

15-25°C

Humidity (%)

40-60%

Potting media

Loam + Sand

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10:10:10)

Watering

Regular watering

Plant Weight 

200-400 g

Flowering Time

Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0-7.5

Water Ph level

6.5-7.0

Soil EC

1.0 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Moderate yield

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

1-2 years

Health Benefits

Nitrogen fixation, soil fertility improvement

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% compost, 30% peat, 30% sand

Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with phosphorus-based fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

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Common Diseases

Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Anthracnose.

Symptoms

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

Organic Remedies

Neem oil, compost tea, sulfur-based sprays, Insecticidal soap, Improve air circulation. 

In-Organic Remedies

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

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

·  Used in herbal medicine for anxiety and insomnia relief

·  Contains tannins that may aid digestion

·  May have anti-inflammatory propertie