Korean Lespedeza Seed
$15.31
$29.85
Description Type: Summer Annual Legume Height: 14 inches Usage: Pasture, Hay Seeding Rate: 20 – 25 lb/ acre Plant: Feb- May 10 More of a Pasture Type, but Can Be Used for Hay Forage Production is June- October Inoculation Required Excellent Heat & Drought Tolerance Grows Well in Poor Soil (With Low pH Levels) Has Reputation for High Weight Gain on Cattle Needs to be Managed for Re-Seeding: Take Cattle off August 15th Allow it to Bloom in September It Sets Seed in October In November, Turn Cattle Back In Potential Nitrogen Production of 30 lb/ acre per year The Legume of Choice for Horses Mostly grows on well drained soil but will respond well to liming Dry formula available A non-bloating legume, Fills the summer slump Lespedeza can be used by all classes of livestock, especially sheep Very desirable for wild bird game plots and food plots Yield potential 1-11/2 ton/acre Note about Managing Lespedeza: Even Moderate Use of Nitrogen Will Increase the Competition & Severely Reduce the Lespedeza Production
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