Phasey bean | |
| Species: | Phasey bean |
| Scientific Name: | Macroptilium lathyroides |
| Cultivars: | Common |
| Growth Habit: | Upright growing. Elongated, tapered leaves with three leaflets. Reddish-purple flower on long raceme. |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Origin: | South America |
| Production Season: | April to October |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on maturity (leaf:stem ratio) Usually medium to high crude protein; medium to high digestibility. |
| Use: | Grazing |
| Herbarium Image: | For an herbarium image click this link, and this link. |
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| Soil: | Sand to clay. Tolerates acid, infertile conditions. |
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| Temperature: | Humid to dry, subtropical to tropical. |
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| Planting Date: | April to June |
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| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
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