HAIFA was selected for increased stolon density, (compared to a large leaved Ladino type). The variety demonstrates good seedling vigour with an erect growth habit and is tolerant to hot conditions.
HAIFA can provide large quantities of high-quality feed and can be grown well in combination with various temperate and sub-tropical grasses assisting in providing a balanced diet to animals. It will also provide excellent levels of soil nitrogen along with an effective disease break.
Growing Conditions
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Soil Type
Suited to a wide range of soil pH > 4.5; optimum 5.3. Tolerates low exchangeable aluminium and poorly drained soils. Well suited to peaty soil.
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Sowing Rate
Mixes 0.5 - 2kg/ha
Pure 3 - 8kg/ha Dryland/ Irrigated -
Rainfall
700mm+
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pH
4.5 - 7.0 (CaCl2).
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Inoculant
Group B Rhizobium
Advantages
- Large leaf perennial clover
- Increased stolon density compared to Ladino types
- Haifa White Clover is best suited sown into a mix with more productive summer active white clover varieties particularly where irrigation is used
- Excellent heat tolerance and seeding ability
- High nutritive value/highly palatable
- Strong partner with perennial grasses and legumes
- Well adapted to lower rainfall and low fertility soils
- Performs well in sub-tropical regions
- Utilised in tropical coastal areas as partner with kikuyu pastures
Haifa White Clover, Robe, South Australia
Adam and Wayne in the South east, South Australia on a Haifa White Clover production stand. The stand is in its second year with the sheep on it for nearly a month. Once the sheep were removed, a grass herbicide was applied followed 10 days later with a broadleaf herbicide. It will be locked up in October and harvested in January. Perennial Clover