Species: Barrel Medic (Medicago truncatula) Cultivars: Jemalong Origin: Mediterranean Region Use: Grazing, pasture

Description: General: Life Span: 1.0-2.0 feet tall, prostrate to erect growth. Annual Adaptation: pH: Soil: Rainfall: Temperature: 6.5-8.0 Loam, clay-loam. 16 inches (minimum) Fair cold tolerance. Management: Seeding Rate: Planting Date: Planting Depth: Seed Cost: Season of Use: Production: 8-10 lb PLS/A September-October <0.25 inch $15-20/A March-May 2000-3000 lbs/A Notes: High bloat potential. High percentage of hard seed. Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to medics (Type N). Provides excellent forage for livestock and wildlife. Excellent reseeding ability.