Murex medic
| Name: | Murex Medic (Medicago murex) |
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| Description: | Self-regenerating annuals. Grows mainly in winter and spring. Suited to long‑term pastures. Sow on good moisture between mid-April and end of May. Suited to a soil pH (Ca) of 4.5 and above. Compared with subterranean clovers (see below) of similar maturity, murex has a higher proportion of hard seeds, stays greener for longer (particularly during a dry spring), and the residue breaks down more slowly over summer. Regeneration in subsequent years is variable. |
| Sowing rate: | 2–6 kg/ha. Inoculant Group AM |
| Minimum average annual rainfall: |
Minimum average rainfall for the species: 500 mm Southern NSW. |
| Variety: | Zodiac (Public variety) |
