Bull

Description

Bull Birdsfoot Trefoil is a robust, semi-erect perennial legume that grows 2-3’ tall. Known for its leafy, multi-branched structure originating from the crown, Bull boasts swift early seedling growth, early growth habit, and good regrowth after cutting. Its resilience shines through with excellent winter hardiness, enduring stand persistence, and a remarkable ability to withstand drought stress, making it well-suited for regions across Canada and the US Midwest. Bull swiftly integrates with alfalfa while maintaining its vigor and productivity. Selected for its exceptional yield and long-lasting performance, Bull proves to be a valuable addition to pasture grass blends or alfalfa stands, contributing to the overall quality and resilience of the pasture.

Key Features

Good stress and grazing tolerance
Good forage yield
Non-bloating legume
Excellent winterhardiness
Excellent forage quality

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Ratings

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

Maturity

3

Quality

8

Seasonal Growth

8

Spring Growth

6

Stress Tolerance

8

Yield

5

Winter Hardiness

8

General Characteristics

Livestock Cattle , Deer , Goats , Hogs , Poultry , Sheep

Usage Pasture , Wildlife

Segment Forage

Species Birdsfoot Trefoil

Sci. Name Lotus corniculatus

Ploidy Tetraploid

Plant Characteristics

Winter Hardiness 8

Stand Survival Good

Drought Resistance Good

Lodging Resistance Good

Flower - Keel Tip Color Yellow

Flower - Petal Color Dark Yellow

Flower Stripe Color Red

Type of Flowering Determinate

Flower Striping Present

Time to Flowering Medium

Rhizomes Present

Stem Pubescence Glabrous

Stem Anthocyanin Coloration Absent or Very Weak

Stem Attitude Erect

Stem Thickness Thin

Leafiness Dense

Leaf Shape Oblong

Leaf Length 14-23 mm

Leaf Waxiness Waxy

Leaf Width 7-11 mm

Leaf Size Small

Emergence (Days) 7

Growth Habit Erect

Plant Height Medium

Growth Type Indeterminate

Self Compatibility Self-Compatible

Seedling Vigor High

Maturity Early

Winter Hardiness Good

Seed Characteristics

Seed Color 5%OliveGreen,5 Beige, 20%Brown, 40%DarkBrown,30% Black

Seed Shape Cylindrical

Seed Size Small

Seed Speckling Absent

Seed Weight 0.8 g / 1000 seeds

Root Characteristics

Crown Width Medium

Crown Depth Medium

Root Type Tap

Forage Quality Characteristics

Seeding Information

Approx. Seeds/Lb. 370000

Approx. Seeds/Kg. 814000

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