What clover grows where sub clover fails on acid sand in the wheatbelt?
We recommend Hykon Rose Clover, which is best suited to areas where sub clover will not grow or grows poorly. It tolerates acid sands, with a minimum soil pH of 4.5 (CaCl2), suits light sands to loams, and is particularly well adapted in WA to 300 to 550mm rainfall. Sow at 3 to 8 kg/ha with Group C inoculant.
What's a good alternative to serradella on low pH soils?
Hykon Rose Clover is an ideal alternative to serradella on lower pH soils. It is hard seeded, early flowering (about 100 days in Perth) and deep rooted, producing palatable, non-bloating forage. It suits light sands to loams with a minimum soil pH of 4.5 (CaCl2), in 300 to 550mm rainfall areas.
How much Hykon rose clover do I sow per hectare?
We recommend sowing Hykon Rose Clover at 3 to 8 kg/ha. It can be sown with other annual legumes and ryegrasses, so talk to us about where in that range to sit for your mix. Inoculate with Group C inoculant before sowing. It suits light sands to loams in 300 to 550mm rainfall areas.
How do I stop stock overgrazing my clover before it sets seed?
With a very palatable clover like our Hykon Rose Clover, take care in late spring, as overgrazing can significantly reduce seed set. It suits rotational grazing, so rest the paddock through flowering, which runs from early September to mid-November. Good seed set drives regeneration.
Is rose clover a bloat risk for cattle?
Hykon Rose Clover provides palatable, non-bloating forage, which makes it a safer legume for cattle and sheep. It is palatable throughout the season despite a leggy look when dry, and is especially palatable around flowering. It adds good quality to grazing in mid to late spring.
Which clover handles false breaks in a 350mm rainfall area?
Hykon Rose Clover has high levels of hard seed, so it tolerates false breaks well. It is adapted to 300 to 550mm rainfall in WA and suits Mediterranean-type climates. It also has very good insect tolerance, which helps establishment.
Can rose clover handle a waterlogged paddock?
No, Hykon Rose Clover does not adapt well to waterlogged conditions, so keep it to well-drained ground on light sands to loams. For wet paddocks we recommend Paradana Balansa Clover, Kyambro Persian Clover or Shaftal Persian Clover instead, all of which tolerate waterlogging. Paradana and Kyambro suit 500mm+ rainfall, and Shaftal suits 400mm+.
What should I mix with a hard-seeded clover for a sheep pasture?
Hykon Rose Clover can be sown with other annual legumes and ryegrasses. Good companions from our range include Casbah Biserrula and Bartolo Bladder Clover, with Safeguard Diploid Annual Ryegrass where annual ryegrass toxicity (ARGT) is a risk. Hykon adds good quality feed to the grazing system, especially in the mid to late spring period.
Is there a deep-rooted clover that keeps pests at bay on sandy soils?
Hykon Rose Clover is deep rooted and has very good insect tolerance. It is a hard-seeded annual with good spring production, and it suits light sands to loams with a minimum soil pH of 4.5 (CaCl2) in 300 to 550mm rainfall. It flowers around 100 days in Perth and provides palatable, non-bloating forage.
Hykon rose clover vs Casbah biserrula, which is better for low rainfall?
Both are hard-seeded, low bloat legumes for drier country. Hykon Rose Clover suits 300 to 550mm rainfall, acid sands and rotational grazing, and is non-bloating. Casbah Biserrula suits 300mm+, is very deep rooted and tolerates heavy grazing, but can cause photosensitisation as a monoculture.
