BIRD’S-FOOT TREFOIL
BIRD’S-FOOT TREFOIL – Lotus cornicolatus
Leguminosae
A perennial legume, 0.4-0.7m tall, with a taproot system that is robust and contains many tubercles.
The stalk is slender and upright, mostly hairless. It grows trifoliate leaves and its flowers are yellow.
Particularly suitable for meadows and mountain pastures, it is rustic and can be grown in almost any environment. It is resistant to cold and drought but it is more productive in fresh, humid climates.
As a pasture plant, bird’s-foot trefoil does not cause bloat, unlike alfalfa.
Data Sheet
| Characteristics | Perennial – Upright – Short – Ability to regrow and combine with other plants |
|---|---|
| Climate | It prefers cool, damp climates, resists cold and drought well |
| Soil Adaptability | It has no particular requirements, it tolerates sandy and poor soil types |
| Areas of Cultivation | North: Mountains and plains; South: Mountains |
| Use | Pasture and Hay |
| Seeding Dose | 13-15 Kg/Ha |
Autumn Sowing
Sowing Period: Autumn
Harvesting Period: April/May depending on climatic conditions
