Black Medick

Legume

(Medicago lupulina)

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.