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Sainfoin
Onobrychis viciifolia scop. , introduced
- Naturally fixes nitrogen in the soil
- Introduced perennial forage legume
- High-quality livestock feed
- High in palatability and protein
- High frost tolerance
- Ideal for late-season grazing
- Produces rosy-pink flowers Seed germinates and establishes quickly
- Non-bloating legume
- Matures faster than alfalfa and is a superior honey plant
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| Characteristics Table |
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| Growth Habit |
Tap Root |
| Flood Tolerance |
Poor |
| Drought Tolerance |
Good |
| Salt Tolerance |
Fair |
| Soil PH |
Neutral to Alkaline |
| Soil Type |
Loam, Clay, Sand, Gravel |
| Approx. Seeds/lb |
24,000 |
| Canopy Mature Height |
Up to 1m |
