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Sainfoin

 

  • Forage yields that are 80-90% of alfalfa
  • Deep, branched taproot
  • Bloat free legume that has bloat reducing properties
  • Good longevity under optimal growing and management conditions
  • Good leaf retention and frost tolerance

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Characteristics
VarietySainfoin
UsePasture
Root HabitTap
Plant TypeUpright
Preferred Growing ConditionsWidely adapted; sensitive to flooding preferring well drained soils
Production PeriodSpring – Summer
Limitations
  • Difficult and slow to establish
  • Large seed size that must be seeded shallow
Approx. Seeds/lb25,000
Seeding Rate lb/acre25-40

 

Environmental Tolerances
WinterhardinessGood
Drought ToleranceGood
Flooding ToleranceLow
Optimum PH6.0 – 7.8
Acidity ToleranceLow
Alkalinity ToleranceGood
Salinity ToleranceLow
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