Species: Lablab [Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet] Cultivars: Rongai. East Texas currently developing cultivars (Dr. Gerald Smith) Origin: Africa Use: Grazing, (wildlife).

Description: General: Life Span: 3-7 feet long, Vine, 3 large leaflets pinnately divided. Annual Adaptation: pH: Soil: Rainfall: Temperature: 4.5-7.8 Sandy-loam, clay-loam. 24-98 Inches. 31º F (minimum) Management: 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 Notes: Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to lablab (Lablab spec. 1). Does not cause bloat.