Birdsfoot Trefoil

Description

Short-lived perennial legume.

Uses

Pasture.

Advantages

Palatable, non-bloating legume. Tolerant of low fertility and pH. Excellent for mine reclamation.

Disadvantages

Plants subject to crown rot and must be allowed to reseed each year to persist. Low seedling vigor compared to other legumes. Slow to establish in existing sod.

Seeding

Rate: 6-12 lb/a
Depth: ¼-½ in
Date: Mar 1-Apr 15

Harvest

First harvest: May 1-May 15
Annual yield: 1-3 tons/dry matter/a