FRENCH HONEYSUCKLE
FRENCH HONEYSUCKLE – Hedysarum coronarium
Leguminosae
A spontaneous, perennial, rustic legume that grows in Italy, which recovers well and has a thick taproot. It prefers warm, dry climates and strong, calcareous clay soil.
The root system is full of tubercles that improve the properties of heavy clay soil types and helps prevent soil erosion.
This is a plant for warm climates and mild winters, therefore it is not grown north of the Apennine Mountains of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. It grows well in deep, rich and calcareous soil. It is not suitable for acidic, saline, compact or waterlogged soil types.
Data Sheet
| Characteristics | Perennial – Upright, prostrate – Tall – Ability to regrow |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Average-late |
| Climate Adaptability | Warm temperate |
| Climate Resistance | Hot, dry. It does not resist the cold. |
| Soil Adaptability | Heavy, clay, calcareous soil |
| Areas of Cultivation | South: mountains and plains |
| Use | Pasture, hay (if shearing is delayed, the plant turns fibrous), anti-erosion |
| Seeding Dose | 80-100Kg/Ha of coated seed in autumn. 20-25Kg/Ha of naked seed in spring. |
Autumn Sowing
Sowing Period: Autumn
Harvesting Period: April/May depending on climatic conditions
