Description
Lusa Persian Clover
Trifolium resupinatum var.majus
Lusa Persian clover is a late maturing, highly productive Persian clover with a wide adaptation of use including grazing or forage production, permanent pastures or annual forage. It will tolerate water logging and mild salinity.
Lusa has stronger re-growth than Balansa clover after cutting or grazing in late Spring or Early Summer. Recorded D.M. yields of 8.5T/ha – 17T/ha
Features
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Good winter activity
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Tolerant of water logging
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Very palatable and productive
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Requires a good pH 6.0 – 9.0
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Well suited to clay soils
Why use annual clovers in dry land pastures?
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Annual clovers grow a lot of D.M. in a short space of time
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Annual clovers fix high levels of N to the benefit of the whole pasture
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Annual clovers have tap roots and forage for water in the sub soil
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Annual clovers survive droughts and recover quicker than perennials
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Annual clovers produce protein, protein produces muscle and milk
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Muscle and milk produce profits
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Legumes are the engine room in any farm pasture