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Babchi

Psoralea corylifolia, Fabaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Large CrabgrassDigitaria sanguinalis
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Blue ElderberrySambucus cerulea
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Wormseed WallflowerErysimum cheiranthoides
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Prairie TurnipPsoralea esculenta

Congeneric species with similar secondary metabolite profiles causing mutual inhibition

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationMedicinal ProductionSoil BuildingSummer Cover

Medicinal Uses

Skin ConditionsVitiligo TreatmentBone Health

Common Questions

What zones does Babchi grow in?

Babchi grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

Is Babchi a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Babchi is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Babchi?

Good companions for Babchi include Large Crabgrass, Blue Elderberry, Wormseed Wallflower.

Design guilds with Babchi and see companion relationships visually.

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