Sainfoin (Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.)
Characteristics
- Yield based on 2 harvests/season
- Seeds/pound: 30,000
- Seeding rate: 20 lbs pure live seed/acre
- One or two harvests per season
- Seed inoculation is essential
- Potential as a hay or pasture crop
Advantages
- good quality possible
- good drought tolerance
- excellent seedling vigor
- no bloat hazard
Concerns
- intolerant of frequent defoliation
- intolerant of wet or acid soils
- low forage yield potential
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