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Lotus corniculatus

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Birdsfoot trefoil is a perennial legume that adapts well to production on poorly drained, low-pH soils. It can re-seed itself, is resistant to Phytophthora root rot and numerous alfalfa insects, responds well to fertilization and does not cause bloat in animals. As a result, it is being grown more often in the northern United States and southern Canada where production of other forage legumes is limited.

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Key features

  • Tolerant of poorly drained, low pH soils
  • High disease resistance
  • Fast recovery after cutting
  • Upright growth habit

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Segment Forage
Category Birdsfoot Trefoil
Species Birdsfoot Trefoil
Sci. Name Lotus corniculatus
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 814000
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 370000
Seeding Depth (cm) 0.635
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 9-11
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 8-10
Planting Times Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 4.5-5.5
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 4-5
Livestock Cattle , Deer , Goats , Hogs , Poultry , Sheep
Usage Pasture , Wildlife
Winter Hardiness 7