Colt White Clover

Trifolium repens - SKU:

A small leaf, highly persistent, white clover bred by the University of North Carolina.

Very tolerant to close grazing
Readily accepted by stock
Superior heat tolerance

Plant Characteristics

Small sized leaf
Prostrate growing legume with runners
Colt can reproduce from seed
White clover has a very prominent white flower

Area of Adaption

Sufficient summer rainfall and will persist under heavy grazing
Minimum rainfall of 700mm

Soil Type

Will persist on most soil types except for sand (too dry). Tolerant to waterlogging and acid soils.

Fertility

Good base rates of phosphorus are necessary for maximum DM production especially during establishment phase.

Sowing Guidelines

White clover should be sown in either mid autumn to early winter or spring when ample soil moisture is available no deeper than 10mm. White clover is normally sown at 1-2kg/ha in a blend with other clovers and/or grasses. If sown alone increase the rates to 4-5 kg/ha. Inoculation with Group B strain of rhizobia is essential for nodulation.

Disease and Pest Management

Monitor regularly for insect damage during emergence from pests such as RLEM and lucerne flea and spray if required.

Maturity: Late
Rainfall: 700mm
Ph: 7 - 7
Sow Rate: 4 - 5kg/ha

Uses

Weed Control

Always use knockdown herbicide to ensure sowing into a clean seedbed. Monitor for post emergent weeds and spray as required. Always read the label prior to spraying as herbicide tolerances can differ between white clover varieties.

Grazing

White clover pastures should be kept short (8-15cm) to minimise shading to other species. Colt will withstand close grazing due to its growth habit.

Feed Quality

Colt is a very valuable protein source to all classes of livestock.

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