Black Medic | |
| Species: | Black Medic |
| Scientific Name: | Medicago lupulina |
| Cultivars: | BEBLK Specie currently under evaluation (season 2008-09) |
| Growth Habit: | 1-2 feet tall, decumbent growth (sod forming), serrated leaf tip margin; long central petiolule. Produces many small, yellow flowers. Flowers profusely throughout spring. |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Origin: | Mediterranean Region |
| Production Season: | March to May |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on maturity (leaf:stem ratio) Usually medium to high crude protein; medium to high digestibility. |
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| Herbarium Image: | For an herbarium image click this link. |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Loam, clay-loam, with moderate to good soil drainage. |
| pH: | 5.5-8.0 (most productive in calcareous soils) |
| Rainfall: | 13-60 inches |
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Management | |
| Planting Date: | October 1 to November 15 |
| Planting Depth: | < 1/4 inch |
| Seeding Rate: | |
| Seed Cost: | $15 to 20/acre |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | 2000-3000 lb/acre |
Notes | |
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