Low growing yellow flowered legume which is also known as yellow trefoil. It is a relatively short lived hairy perennial that grows in a prostrate manner. It has the advantage of a long flowering time from May through to October and is very attractive to pollinators. It is useful as a companion crop for improving soil structure and acts as a growing mulch to suppress weeds.
Uses
Green cover, soil improver
Sowing Rate
4kgs/acre
Persistence
Annual
Sowing Period
April to May
Yield Potential
4t DM per ha.
Management
Can be combined with white clover. Mow regularly in a straight stand to maintain growth. Shouldn’t compete with companion cereal but will flush once the crop is removed.
Additional Info
If allowed to flower it is very attractive to bees and insects.
You can buy Black Medick or in the following Mixtures: