Black Medic Plant
Black Medic (Medicago lupulina) grows up to 1.5 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.
Habit
Herb
Height
20-40 cm
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, loamy
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe, Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
15-25°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Loam + Sand
Fertilizers
Balanced NPK (10:10:10)
Watering
Moderate watering
Plant Weight
100-250 g
Flowering Time
Spring to Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.5-7.0
Soil EC
0.9 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Low yield
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
1-2 years
Health Benefits
Nitrogen fixing, soil fertility improvement
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% sand, 25% peat moss
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Rust, Aphid Infestation, Root Rot.
Brown spots on leaves, White powdery growth on leaves, Orange pustules on leaves, Distorted, yellowing leaves, Wilting and root decay.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with potassium bicarbonate, Fungicides with propiconazole, Chemical insecticides, Soil-applied fungicides.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Used in herbal medicine for anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.
· Supports digestive health and has mild antibacterial effects.