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Birdsfoot Trefoil (VNS) - OMRI Inoculated

    Description

    Birdsfoot Trefoil is a long lived perennial legume. This plant contains high levels of tannins, making it an excellent addition to pastures for grazing as there is no bloat risk that is common with other pasture legumes. The tannins also help neutralize the impact of grazing endophyte infected fescue. Birdsfoot Trefoil is not as productive when compared to alfalfa and is most commonly used in mixtures with other plants.

    Birdsfoot Trefoil (VNS) - OMRI Inoculated

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      Seeding Rate: 4-8 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Birdsfoot Trefoil is a long lived perennial legume. This plant contains high levels of tannins, making it an excellent addition to pastures for grazing as there is no bloat risk that is common with other pasture legumes. The tannins also help neutralize the impact of grazing endophyte infected fescue. Birdsfoot Trefoil is not as productive when compared to alfalfa and is most commonly used in mixtures with other plants.

        When is the right time to plant?

        Birdsfoot Trefoil (VNS) - OMRI Inoculated has a minimum germination temp of 60 °F. Reference your average soil temperature to determine ideal planting time.
        Read this article for more info: When Can I Start Planting?

        Basic Info

        N Fix Potential 50-100
        Seeds/lb 32000
        C/N at Maturity Low
        Growth Habit Upright
        Root Type/Depth Deep Taproot
        Cold Kill 32 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 1-2 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity 100-120 days
        Lasting Residue Fair
        Palatability Excellent
        Hay Harvest Excellent
        Regrowth Very Good
        Deep Compaction Excellent
        Surface Compaction Excellent
        Weed Suppression Very Good
        Crimp Kill Moderate

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/2-1"
        Min Germ Temp 60 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 4-8 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 15-20 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

        Heat Excellent
        Drought Very Good
        Shade Good
        Wet Soil Good
        Low Fertility Excellent
        Low pH Soil Very Good
        High pH Salinity Very Good
        High pH Calcareous Good

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