Hard seed level is very low at one to two per cent. Flowering and maturity is mostly late. Used in high density legume crops.
Minimum average annual rainfall for this group of Persian clovers is 450 mm (northern Vic). An autumn and winter, spring growing annual with excellent tolerance to waterlogging, SHAFTAL Persian clover is moderately tolerant of salinity.
Growing Conditions
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Soil Type
Suited to most soil types from sandy loams through to heavy clay soils
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Sowing Rate
Dryland
6 – 10kg/ha
High Rainfall/Irrigation
10 – 15kg/ha -
Rainfall
450mm+
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pH
5.5 - 8.5 (CaCl2)
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Inoculant
Group C Rhizobium
Advantages
- Soft seeded variety
- Mid/late maturity approx. 145 days
- Good spring growth
- Salinity tolerance
- Good companion speciesin mixtures with Annual and Italian Ryegrasses