Narrow-leaf Bird's-foot Trefoil Plant

Narrow-leaf Bird's-foot Trefoil (Lotus glaber) grows up to 2 ft, thrives in well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible and medicinal.

Habit

Herb

Height

0.2-0.5 m

Growth

Moderate

Soil

Well-drained, sandy loam

Shade

Full

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

No

Origin

Europe, Asia

Climatic Condition

Temperate, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

15-25°C

Humidity (%)

60-70%

Potting media

Loamy, peat

Fertilizers

Balanced NPK (10-10-10)

Watering

Regular, moderate

Plant Weight 

100-150 g

Flowering Time

Spring, Summer

Soil Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Water Ph level

6.0 - 7.5

Soil EC

1-2 dS/m

Yield Per Plant 

Forage, Fodder

NPK ratio 

10:20:10

life Span

Perennial

Health Benefits

High in protein, nitrogen fixation

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

40% compost, 30% sand, 30% peat moss

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

Dark 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 mancozystrobin, Fungicides with azoxystrobin.