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Korean Lespedeza

    Description

    Korean lespedeza is a low growing warm season annual legume known for it's ability to tolerate acidic and low fertility soil. They do most of their growing in the months of July and August. Though not high yielding, Korean lespedeza is very highly palatable and does not cause bloat. Annual lespedeza is a small seeded annual legume. Korean lespedeza can be frost seeded or drilled into pastures in midwinter or early spring, emerging in summer, or similarly seeded into a growing wheat crop for a hay or pasture crop after wheat harvest.

    Korean Lespedeza

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      Seeding Rate: 25-40 lbs per acre.

        Description

        Korean lespedeza is a low growing warm season annual legume known for it's ability to tolerate acidic and low fertility soil. They do most of their growing in the months of July and August. Though not high yielding, Korean lespedeza is very highly palatable and does not cause bloat. Annual lespedeza is a small seeded annual legume. Korean lespedeza can be frost seeded or drilled into pastures in midwinter or early spring, emerging in summer, or similarly seeded into a growing wheat crop for a hay or pasture crop after wheat harvest.
        When is the right time to plant?

        Korean Lespedeza has a minimum germination temp of 65 °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 60-100
        Seeds/lb 240,000
        C/N at Maturity Low
        Growth Habit Upright
        Root Type/Depth Shallow Taproot
        Cold Kill 32 °F
        Dry Matter Potential 1 - 2 tons/acre

        Use & Characteristics

        Maturity 75-95 days
        Lasting Residue Poor
        Palatability Very Good
        Hay Harvest Good
        Regrowth Very Good
        Deep Compaction Fair
        Surface Compaction Very Good
        Weed Suppression Good
        Crimp Kill Difficult

        Planting

        Plant Depth 1/4 - 1/2"
        Min Germ Temp 65 °F
        Drilled Seed Rate 25-40 lbs/acre
        Broadcast Seed Rate 40-50 lbs/acre

        Tolerance

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

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