Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil Plant
Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus pedunculatus) grows up to 2 ft, prefers moist loam, full sun, high moisture, and is both edible and medicinal. Greater Bird's-foot Trefoil has clusters of as many as 12 individual flowers and hollow stems, whereas Common Bird's-foot Trefoil has 3 to 7 individual flowers.
Habit
Herb
Height
1-3 ft
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
Europe
Climatic Condition
Temperate
Temperature (°)
10-25°C
Humidity (%)
50-80
Potting media
Loam, compost
Fertilizers
Organic
Watering
Moderate
Plant Weight
200-400 g
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.5
Water Ph level
6.0-7.5
Soil EC
1.0-1.3
Yield Per Plant
Forage, soil stabilizer
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Nitrogen fixer, pollinator-friendly
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat, 30% compost, 30% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 3-4 weeks with phosphorus-based fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot, Rust, Downy Mildew, Aphid Infestation, Fusarium Wilt.
Dark spots on leaves, Reddish pustules on leaves, White fungal growth on leaves, Leaf curling and distortion, Wilting and yellowing leaves.
Copper-based fungicides, Fungicides with propiconazole, Fungicides with mancozeb, Chemical insecticides, Fungicides with tebuconazole.
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Contains flavonoids and tannins, which may have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.
· Traditionally used for digestive issues and as a mild sedative.