An annual legume suited to Mediterranean climates, though also tolerates low temperatures. Well adapted to acidic, clayey soils. It can be used as green manure or eaten directly by cutting in full bloom. In countries with cold winters, it is intercropped with summer and autumn crops.
SPECIFICATIONS
Productivity: good
Maturity cycle: medium
Grouth habit: erect
P.size: very tall plant
Resistant to diseases-cold: good
Lodging resistance: good
AGRONOMY INFORMATION
Seed rate: 30/40 kg/ha
Sowing time: summer-autumn time
Utilization: forage – cover crop – pasture