Profile
This sainfoin variety was developed by Surya Acharya, Agriculture Canada, providing improved winter hardiness and rapid re-growth.
Quick Overview
- A revolutionary new sainfoin from Ag Canada
- Persistent, multi-cut grazing with rapid regrowth to keep up with alfalfa
- Sainfoin tannins reduce the bloat when grazed with alfalfa
Performance and Adaptation
- Suitable for hay, dehydration and grazing
- Specifically suited for mixed grazing with alfalfa
- Order as part of a Northstar Seed customer blend, or in Ultimate Pasture Blend
- Out yielded Nova (check) by 22 to 42% in pure stands
- Out yielded Nova 30 to 39% in mixed stands with alfalfa in some locations
Characteristics
- Non-bloating
- Dark green, multifoliate leaves
- Medium crown width and depth
- Rapid regrowth after cutting or grazing
- Very winterhardy in W. Canadian conditions
- Excellent forage quality
- Branch rooted
- 18,000 Seeds per pound (pre-husked)
- Improved winter hardiness
- Rapid re-growth