Rattlepod Plant
Rattlepod (Crotalaria juncea) grows quickly up to 6 ft, thrives in loamy soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is edible but not medicinal.
Habit
Herb
Height
0.5 to 1.0 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Full
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes
Medicinal
No
Origin
Africa, Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
20°C to 30°C
Humidity (%)
60% to 80%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Organic Matter
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.3 to 0.5 kg
Flowering Time
Summer to Fall
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.5
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.6 to 1.0 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
2 to 3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
2 to 4 years
Health Benefits
Forage, Ornamental
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% compost, 25% peat, 25% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks with balanced liquid fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Leaf Spot Rust Downy Mildew Fusarium Wilt Anthracnose
Dark spots on leaves Reddish pustules on leaves White fungal growth on leaves Wilting and yellowing leaves Dark lesions on leaves
Copper-based fungicides Fungicides with propiconazole Fungicides with mancozeb Fungicides with tebuconazole Fungicides with azoxystrobin
HEALTH BENEFITS
· Some species are used in traditional medicine for liver support.
· Certain species are toxic if consumed in large quantities.