Cool Season Annual Legume Berseem Clover Increases Alfalfa Yields
Trifolium alexandrinum
An annual legume native to the eastern Mediterranean region that resembles alfalfa. This cool season annual legume is unique in that it is not known to cause bloat in livestock. In pasture applications, berseem clover will not only improve the quality and yield of the forage, it can also create substantial quantities of nitrogen, improving both the quality and quantity of forage long after the clover has reached the end of its life cycle. Berseem clover has also been shown to have a synergistic relationship with alfalfa, improving the overall forage yields.
Planting Instructions:
Drilled | Broadcast | Seeding Rate: | Mono-culture 15 lbs/acre In mixes 5-7 lb/acre | Mono-culture 25 lbs/acre
In mixes 12-16 lbs/acre |
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Planting Depth: | 1/4 inch | |
Ideal Soil: | Prefers slightly alkaline loam and silty soils with a pH of 6+ |