Cool Season
Persian clover is a prostrate or semi-erect branching annual legume that fixes a large amount of nitrogen through its growing season. They have finer stems than Berseem, and Persian clover. Persian clover has a branching tap root. It will survive well in blends. It is moderately tolerant of salinity and not very winter hardy. It is a low risk of becoming a weed in Western Canada.
Seeds/pound: 140,000 Seeds/sq ft/pound of seed: 3.8
Uses:
- Nitrogen builder
- Hay source
- Intercropping
- Erosion control
- Weed suppression
- Grazing
- Pollinator attracter
Strengths:
- Nitrogen fixation
- Hay quality
- Good grazing
- More drought tolerant than Berseem
Concerns:
Rots quickly in spring releasing nitrogen maybe too quickly, slight bloat risk, will not tolerate long periods of drought, slow plant establishment.
Grazing:
Grazes well, but leave 3-4” (7-10 cm) to help regrowth.
Hay:
High quality hay but relatively lower yielding compared to Berseem or Crimson.
Mycorrhizal support? Yes
