| Species: |
Rose clover (Trifolium hirstum All.) |
| Cultivars: |
Overton R18 |
| Origin: |
Europe |
| Use: |
Grazing, pasture. |
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| Description: |
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| General:
Life Span: |
2-3 feet tall, erect, pubescent leaves; presence of water-mark; purple flowers.
Annual |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature: |
5.8-8.0
Sandy-loam, clay-loam.
14-46 inches.
12ยบ F (minimum). |
| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production: |
15-20 lb/A
September-October
<0.25 inch
$40-45/A
March-May
3000-5000 lb/A |
| Notes: |
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- Low bloat potential.
- High palatability.
- Generally overseeded into perennial pastures due to its early maturity.
- Good reseeder due to high percentage of hard seed production.
- More persistant than other clovers in North Central Texas and Central Oklahoma.
- Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to rose clover (Type WR).
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Texas A&M AgriLife Research & Extension Center at Stephenville