How to tend a Medicago sativa

Also known as: Medica sativa Lam., Medicago sativa f. sativa , Medicago praesativa subsp. spontanea Sinskaya, Medicago sativa subsp. vulgaris (Alef.) Arcang., Medicago vera Kirschl., Medica sativa (L.) Mill., Medicago sativa var. vulgaris Alef.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil surface is dry

Sunlight

Enjoy sunlight, planted in sufficient sunlight

Soil

Loose, fertile, and well-drained loam soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply once monthly in spring and autumn

Pruning

Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
Europe and Asia
Category
Fabaceae, Medicago
Size
Diameter≥10cm
Blooming period
Flowering period5-7月,fruit period6-8月
Flower colors
purple
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