| Species: |
Persian clover, reversed clover (Trifolium resupinatum L.) |
| Cultivars: |
Abon |
| Origin: |
Mediterranean region |
| Use: |
Grazing, pasture. |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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Small pink-purple flowers. Low growing clover, usually 6 inches tall but may reach 1 foot.
Annual |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature:
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6.0-8.0
Loam, clay-loam. Adapted to poorly drained and river bottom soils.
Fair cold tolerance. ‘Abon’ Persian clover will probably not survive temperatures below 10º F.
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production: |
3-5 lb PLS/A
September-October
<0.25 inch
$10-15/A
March-May
2000-3000 lb/A
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| Notes: |
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High bloat potential where Persian clover volunteers plant small grains or annual ryegrass to reduce risk of loosing cattle to bloat.
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Contains hard seed.
- Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to persian clover (Type R).
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