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    Korean Lespedeza

    Species: Korean Lespedeza
    Scientific Name: Kummerowia stipulacea
    Cultivars:
    Growth Habit:1-2 feet tall, erect
    Life Cycle:Annual
    Origin:Korea/Japan
    Production Season:June to September
    Nutritive Value:Varies depending on maturity (leaf:stem ratio) Usually medium to high crude protein; medium to high digestibility.
    Use:Grazing, pasture

    Adaptation

    Soil:Sandy-loam
    pH:5.5-7.5
    Rainfall:30-65 inches
    Temperature:

    Management

    Planting Date:March
    Planting Depth:< 1/4 inch
    Seeding Rate:25-30 lb /acre
  • Inoculate seed with rhizobium bacteria type 'EL', Cowpea group
  • Seed Cost:
  • $0.78/lb, $ 19.5 to 23/acre
  • Fertilization:For fertilization info click this link
    Production:1000-3000 lb/acre

    Notes

  • Does not cause bloat.
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