Lotus XL

Description

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.

Key Features

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

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Ratings

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

Maturity

3

Quality

7

Seasonal Growth

7

Spring Growth

3

Stress Tolerance

7

Yield

4

Winter Hardiness

7

General Characteristics

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

Usage Pasture , Wildlife

Segment Forage

Species Birdsfoot Trefoil

Sci. Name Lotus corniculatus

Plant Characteristics

Winter Hardiness 7

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