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
Palestine Strawberry Clover, South East South Australia
Seed production block of Palestine Strawberry Clover in the lower south east, South Australia. This well established Strawberry stand is positioned in traditionally wet country that can get very waterlogged. Strawberry Clover tolerates wet growing conditions unlike other clovers. Strawberry is a fickle crop to grow for seed production especially when setting it up during the critical flowering stage. It is grown by a niche group of specialist seed growers in the south east. Synergy Seeds, produce Palestine Strawberry Clover seed to key markets such as USA, Europe and the domestic Australian market. Perennial Clover