| Species: |
Lablab [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] |
| Cultivars: |
Rongai. East Texas currently developing cultivars (Dr. Gerald Smith) |
| Origin: |
Africa |
| Use: |
Grazing, (wildlife). |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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3-7 feet long, Vine, 3 large leaflets pinnately divided.
Annual
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| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature:
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4.5-7.8
Sandy-loam, clay-loam.
24-98 Inches.
31º F (minimum)
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production: |
20 lb/A
March
0.25-0.5
$45//A
June-September
4000-6000 lb/A
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| Notes: |
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- Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to lablab (Lablab spec. 1).
- Does not cause bloat.
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