Arrow leaf clover
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Pasture type and use | Annual legume with predominantly spring and early summer growth. Best utilised in a grazing sward with other annual legumes and/or perennial grasses. |
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Area of adaptation | Dryland and irrigated pastures of the wheatbelt. The potential for use in coastal and tablelands pastures has not as yet been determined. |
Min. average annual rainfall | 400 mm in southern NSW, 500 mm in northern NSW. |
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Soil requirements | Grows best on soils with pH(Ca) 4.5–7.5. Low tolerance to waterlogging periods during establishment. |
Varieties |
*Denotes that this variety is protected by Plant Breeder’s Rights. |
Sowing rates | 1–2 kg/ha in a mix with 5 kg/ha of sub clover or medics. Not recommended as a pure sward. Ensure seed is treated to reduce hard-seed levels. |
Sowing time | Early autumn to mid winter. |
Companion species | Complements most other annual legumes and perennial grass species. |
Inoculation | Group C |
Major nutrient deficiencies | Phosphorus, sulfur |
Main insect pests | Earthmites and lucerne flea during early establishment of seedlings. |
Main diseases | No significant disease recorded to date in Australia. |
Management | Supply sufficient phosphate when sowing. To facilitate seed-set with first-year stands, destock paddocks for 6 weeks once flowering initiates. |
Livestock disorders of particular note | Can cause bloat in cattle. |
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Further information | Arrowleaf primefact |
Advice on livestock health disorders was provided by Dr Chris Bourke, Principal Research Scientist, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Orange. His contribution is gratefully acknowledged.
Photo: Mary-Anne Lattimore, NSW Department of Primary Industries, Yanco.