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    Persian clover

    Species: Persian clover
    Scientific Name: Trifolium resupinatum
    Cultivars:Abon
    Growth Habit:Small pink-purple flowers. Low growing clover, usually 6 inches tall but may reach 1 foot.
    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.
    Use:Grazing, pasture

    Adaptation

    Soil:Loam, clay-loam. Adapted to poorly drained and river bottom soils.
    pH:6.0-8.0
    Rainfall:
    Temperature:
  • Fair cold tolerance.
  • 'Abon' Persian clover will not survive temperatures below 10°F
  • Management

    Planting Date:October 1 to November 15
    Planting Depth:< 1/4inch
    Seeding Rate:
  • 3 to 5 PLS/acre
  • Inoculate seed with rhizobium bacteria type 'R', Clover group
  • Seed Cost:
  • Nitro ($2.3/lb, $7 to 12/acre)
  • Fertilization:For fertilization info click this link
    Production:2000-3000 lb/acre

    Notes

  • Produces large amounts of hard seed.
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