Hairy Indigo
Indigofera hirsuta

Hairy Indigo

Hairy Indigo (Indigofera hirsuta) grows up to 3 ft, prefers well-drained soil, full sun, moderate moisture, and is both edible and medicinal.


Picture illustrating Hairy Indigo

Habit

Herb

Height

2-4 ft

Growth

Fast

Soil

Well-drained, loam

Shade

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate

Edible

Yes

Medicinal

Yes

Origin

Africa

Climatic Condition

Tropical, Subtropical

Temperature (°)

20-35°C

Humidity (%)

50-80

Potting media

Loam, compost

Fertilizers

Organic

Watering

Moderate

Plant Weight 

300-700 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, nitrogen fixer

NPK ratio 

10:10:10

life Span

Annual

Health Benefits

Soil improvement, livestock feed

Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?

50% compost, 25% peat moss, 25% sand


Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers

Fertilize every 6 weeks with nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

Common Diseases and Remedies

Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Root Rot, Leaf Blight. 

Yellowing and wilting of leaves, Yellow to brown spots on leaves, stunted growth.  

Crop rotation, neem cake as soil amendment, Spray Neem Oil, Use Resistant Varieties. 

Fungicide with Propicanazole , Copper based Fungicides. 

                  HEALTH BENEFITS

· Traditionally used in herbal medicine for anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.

· Some species of Indigofera are known to have antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.

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