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Sweet Clover (Melilotus officianalis)
Ref: SWEETCL
N Fixing biennial. Fast to establish from May sowings. Strong rooting plant for soil structure improvement. Must be effectively destroyed to avoid volunteers. Culture (rhizobium bacteria) to initiate nodulation is considered essential. This relatively simple process is done on the day of sowing.
Persistence (0-10 Years)
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Yield (0-20 T DM/Ha)
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Grazing Suitability (1-5)
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Cutting Suitability (1-5)
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Legume
Sweet Clover
Sweet clover (also known as yellow blossom) is a tall biennial plant. There are two forms, one white flowered and one yellow, with little difference between them. Once established it is aggressive, producing a large tap root and significant biomass.
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