Riverina can be sown across a wide range of soil types in the 450mm plus rainfall zones with a pH of 4.5 and above.
The variety Riverina has some distinct advantages over Gosse and Trikkala.
• Comparative flowering dates at Perth are: Riverina 119 days, Trikkala 112 days, Gosse 126 days.
• Lower levels of the oestrogenic isoflavone, (formononetin), than Trikkala.
• Riverina is more resistant to powdery mildew than Gosse.
Growing Conditions
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Soil Type
Riverina prefers sandy loams to clays of moderate acidity and good water holding capacity. Highly tolerant of winter waterloggin.
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Sowing Rate
Pure 5 - 10kg/ha Dryland
Pure 11 - 15kg/ha Irrigated -
Rainfall
450mm+
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pH
4.5 - 6.5 (CaCl2)
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Inoculant
Group C Rhizobium
Advantages
- Early – Mid Season 119 days to flowering
- Comparative flowering dates at Perth are:
- Riverina 119 days
- Trikkala 112 days
- Gosse 126 days
- Has increased early mid winter production compared to Gosse
- Riverina is resistant to Race 1 and at least moderately resistant to Race 2 of clover scorch
- Higher hard seed content than Trikkala and Gosse
- Suited to early watering programs
- Lower levels of the oestrogenic isoflavone, (formononetin), than Trikkala
- Higher tolerances to leaf rust and leaf spot
- Riverina has good tolerance to water logging
- Riverina is more resistant to powdery mildew than Gosse