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Beak Pod Sesbania

Sesbania rostrata, Fabaceae

Zones
8–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerMulch MakerWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

White fonioDigitaria exilis
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Large-pod SesbaniaSesbania macrocarpa
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Water PepperPolygonum hydropiper
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationBiomass ProductionWetland RestorationFlood Tolerance

Edible Parts

PodsSeeds

Common Questions

What zones does Beak Pod Sesbania grow in?

Beak Pod Sesbania grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11.

Is Beak Pod Sesbania a nitrogen fixer?

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

What are good companion plants for Beak Pod Sesbania?

Good companions for Beak Pod Sesbania include White fonio, Large-pod Sesbania, Water Pepper.

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