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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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
Planting Depth: | 1/4 inch | |
Ideal Soil: | Prefers slightly alkaline loam and silty soils with a pH of 6+ |
Species/Variety | Lifespan | Root Structure | Carbon Ratio | pH |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Legumes/ Frosty Berseem Clover | A | TAP | 20:1 | 5.0 – 7.8 |
Lifespan: A = Annual; B = Biennial; P = Perennial
Tolerates well or is useful for
Is somewhat tolerant or is somewhat useful for
Is not tolerant or should not be used for
Berseem clover, Trifolium alexandrinum, is a cool-season annual legume that is native to the Mediterranean region. For millennia, it has been the foundation for agriculture in the Nile Delta, featuring salt tolerance, high nitrogen fixation, and a synergistic relationship to alfalfa . Frosty, while preserving its Mediterranean genetics, has been bred for later maturity, cold tolerance, productivity, and nutritional value. Berseem clover has very low hard seed counts, allowing for quick establishment and lessening its potential to become a weed.
| Nitrogen Fixation | Ability to fix nitrogen into your soil for your subsequent cash crops to utilize as fertilizer for growth and energy | |
| Weed Suppression | Ability to suppress weeds by shading soil and releasing allelopathic chemicals | |
| Beneficial Insectary | Ability to attract beneficial insects and reduce your reliance on costly insecticides | |
| Forage Quality | Ability to improve forage quality by suppressing weeds and providing highly nutritious forage | |
| Nutrient Recycling | Ability to store excess nutrients from cash crops for use in subsequent plantings | |
| Quick Regrowth | Ability to increase soil organic matter by accumulating biomass in a short period of time | |
| Soil Compaction | Ability to increase nutrient uptake and root development by breaking up dense and compacted soil | |
| Erosion Control | Ability to hold soil in place to capture and retain moisture from rainfall and prevent topsoil erosion | |
| Water Management | Ability to increase field productivity by improving the drainage of wet soils | |
| Nematode Resistance | Ability to suppress the growth of nematodes by interrupting their reproductive cycles |
| Heat | Ability to tolerate heat stress caused by warm temperatures and/or limited water availability | |
| Drought | Ability to tolerate periods of limited water availability | |
| Sub-Freezing | Ability to tolerate freezing temperatures for an extended period of time | |
| Shade | Ability to tolerate low light conditions caused by plant competition | |
| Flood | Ability to tolerate standing water or flooded areas for a limited period of time | |
| Low Fertility | Ability to tolerate soils with limited nitrogen, and other mineral resources necessary for growth |
| Silage | |
| Hay | |
| Grazing | |
| Stockpile |
| Corn | |
| Cotton | |
| Rice | |
| Soybean | |
| Wheat |
| Drilled | Broadcast | |
|---|---|---|
| Seeding Rate | Mono-culture 15 lb7acre IN MIXES 5-7/ LB/acre |
mono-culture 25 lb/acre in mixes 12-16 lb/acre |
| Planting depth | 1/4 inch | Frosty Berseem |
| ideal soil | Prefers slightly alkaline loam and silty soils with a of pH 6+ |
Frosty Berseem |
What’s a single cut and multi-cut clover?
There are two types of Berseem Clover, single-cut and multi-cut. Single-cut varieties, like Balady, are quick to show growth and go to seed giving a narrow window for harvest. Multi-cut varieties, like Frosty, are capable of delivering multiple harvests in a single season.
Does Frosty cause bloat? No, Frosty is not known to cause bloat in livestock
What are Frosty’s roots like?
Frosty’s a tap-rooted legume that’s capable of breaking up hard pans & improving the soil
Does Frosty have a low hard seed count?
Yes, Frosty has a very low hard seed count, reducing its potential to become a weed
Does Frosty attract pollinators?
Yes, Frosty produces an abundance of flowers and is favored by pollinators over red clovers
Can Frosty extend my grazing season?
Yes, in one study, Frosty extended the grazing period and lowered nitrogen costs by 14%
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