Typical yield
12.0 t/ha
Varieties
1
Pest/Disease
1
Seasons
1
Profile
- Growth habit
- perennial
- Lifecycle (days)
- 120-365+
- Primary uses
- Forage; intercrop (push–pull)
- Pollination
- insect
- Origin / distribution
- Tropical Americas; grown in Africa
Environment
Climate
Temp optimal
18–26 °C
Rain optimal
900–1500 mm/yr
Altitude
0–2200 m
Soil
pH optimal
5.5–6.8
Soil type
Well-drained loam; tolerates acidity
Farmer Guide
Row spacing
50 cm
Plant spacing
25 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Seed rate
6 kg/ha
Nursery days
Nutrient Schedule
| # | Stage | DAP | Product | Rate | Targets (kg/ha) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Basal | 0 | NPK 12-24-12 | 60 kg/ha | N: —, P₂O₅: —, K₂O: — |
Nutrient Requirements
| Nutrient | Stage | Amount | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| P₂O₅ | Basal | 30 | kg/ha |
| K₂O | Basal | 30 | kg/ha |
Images
| Name | Country | Maturity | Traits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverleaf | KE | 150 | Forage; push–pull |
No fertilizer recommendations yet.
| Name | Type | Symptoms | Management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aphids | pest | Honeydew; sooty mold | Natural enemies; light sprays |
| System | Typical | Min | Max | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| forage/intercrop | 12 | 6 | 20 | Fresh biomass; high protein |
| Country | Region | Planting | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| KE | Dairy belts/maize zones | Onset of rains | Cut every 6–8 weeks |
| Country | Region | Suitability |
|---|---|---|
| KE | Dairy belts/maize zones | High |