Turbo

- SKU: 6f53bfe04e78

Turbo produces more feed during autumn and winter than traditional Persian clovers, and will continue well into spring. Tolerant to frost, salt and disease.

Tall erect growth making it ideal for hay and silage
Excellent quality forage of high nutritional value
Specifically developed for flexibility in grazing and multi-cut production

Plant Characteristics

High growth rates and production in all seasons, particularly in late autumn /winter
Very late flowering

Maturity

Very Late season maturity – 140 days to flowering (Perth)

Soil Type

Suitable for clay soils with pH ranges from 5 - 7 (CaCl2). Tolerates waterlogging and moderate salinity.

Fertility

Poor self regeneration, Turbo produces little viable hard seed.

Sowing Guidelines

Seed can be inoculated with group C (WSM 409) inoculant when sowing. Bell Seeds offers this an option on all legumes.

The paddock can be grazed soon after sowing or left set stocked lightly during the first winter. Balansa clover responds well to applications of P, K and S fertiliser. Fertiliser doses should be formulated after requirements are determined by soil testing.

Disease and Pest Management

Turbo is resistant to clover scorch. During emergence it is essential to monitor regularly for damage from insects such as RLEM and other mites and aphids, spray as required. Contact your agronomist for spray application rates.

Maturity: Late
Rainfall: 500mm
Ph: 5 - 5
Sow Rate: 6 - 6kg/ha

Uses

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