Adapted to a wide range of soil types, PALESTINE will provide good levels of forage production in spring, summer and autumn, however growth during the winter period is low.
Whilst not as productive as some other clover species, PALESTINE is one of the best clovers to tolerate waterlogging, saline and alkaline environments, and is therefore an excellent alternative crop for these conditions.
Growing Conditions
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Soil Type
Best suited to a wide range of medium textured, sandy loam to heavy clay soil types. Requires moderate to good soil fertility and can tolerate short periods of waterlogging and moderately saline soil.
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Sowing Rate
Mixes 0.5- 1.0kg/ha
Pure 1 -2kg/ha Dryland -
Rainfall
500mm+
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pH
6.0 – 8.5 (CaCl2). Tolerates down to pH 4.8 (CaCl2)
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Inoculant
Group B Rhizobium
Advantages
- Large leaved, deep rooted perennial clover
- Late season maturity
- Prostrate growth habit
- Good spring and summer production
- Suited to continuous grazing
- Tolerant of waterlogging and alkaline soil