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2023 Red and White Clover and Annual Lespedeza Report

2023 Red and White Clover and Annual Lespedeza Report

PR-836: 2023 Red and White Clover and Annual Lespedeza Report

Authored by: Jimmy Henning Gene Olson Ray Smith Chris Teutsch

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Abstract

Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) is a high-quality, short-lived, perennial legume used in mixed or pure stands for pasture, hay, silage, green chop, soil improvement, and wildlife habitat. This species is adapted to a wide range of climatic and soil conditions. Stands of improved varieties generally are productive for 2.5 to 3 years, with the highest yields occurring in the year following establishment. Red clover is used primarily as a renovation legume for grass pastures and hay fields. It is a dominant forage legume in Kentucky because it is relatively easy to establish and has high forage quality, yield, and animal acceptance.

Core Details

Publication ID

PR-836

Status

New

Publication Date

Dec. 12, 2023

Series

Multi-Part Series

N/A


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Language

English

Peer Reviewed?

Yes

Contact Information

Tawana Brown
Associate Director, Educational Publications

361 Blazer Dining 343 S. Martin Luther King Blvd. Lexington, KY 40526-0012

+1 (859) 257-7566

tawana.brown@uky.edu