SAINFOIN
SAINFOIN – Onobrychis viciifolia
Leguminosae
This is a regenerative, perennial legume with a robust taproot system. It prefers hot and dry climates, thin and craggy calcareous soil as well as clay soil with permeable subsoil.
It is normally grown for two years and it is followed by wheat and oats.
Available in its shell.
Data Sheet
| Characteristics | Perennial – Upright – Tall – Ability to regrow |
|---|---|
| Cycle | Medium – late |
| Climate Adaptivity | Mediterranean – Warm temperate |
| Climate Resistance | Cold, heat, damp and drought |
| Soil Adaptability | Calcareous, sandy, dry, poor; it is also suitable for clay types provided that the soil is not humid |
| Areas of Cultivation | North: Mountains and plains; South: Mountains |
| Use | Pasture and Hay |
| Seeding Dose | 130-150 Kg/Ha |
Autumn Sowing
Sowing Period: Autumn
Harvesting Period: April/May depending on climatic conditions
