Lotus
Estimated Delivery between June 05 and June 07.
Lotus is a deep-rooted, perennial legume well adapted to acidic, low-fertility, or poorly drained soils where traditional clovers and lucerne struggle to persist. It produces high-quality forage with excellent palatability and moderate tannin content, which can help reduce bloat in grazing systems. Lotus is especially suited for hill country, wet flats, and cooler regions, providing a reliable, high-protein feed option for sheep, beef, and deer systems.
We recommend not over-grazing. No less than 7-10cm
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
1-3kg per hectare in a mix |
- Tolerant of Wet & Acidic Soils: Performs well in soils with lower pH or periodic waterlogging - ideal for challenging paddocks.
- Deep Root System: Accesses subsoil moisture and nutrients, supporting growth during dry conditions.
- Moderate Condensed Tannins: Reduces bloat risk and improves protein utilisation efficiency in livestock.
- Long-Lived Perennial: Maintains persistence where many other legumes thin out over time.
- Good Winter Activity: Provides quality feed in cooler months when other legumes are less active.
- Excellent Feed Quality: High digestibility and energy levels, suitable for finishing stock and dairy systems.
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Lotus
Lotus is a deep-rooted, perennial legume well adapted to acidic, low-fertility, or poorly drained soils where traditional clovers and lucerne struggle to persist. It produces high-quality forage with excellent palatability and moderate tannin content, which can help reduce bloat in grazing systems. Lotus is especially suited for hill country, wet flats, and cooler regions, providing a reliable, high-protein feed option for sheep, beef, and deer systems.
We recommend not over-grazing. No less than 7-10cm
| Persistence | 5+ Years |
|---|---|
| Sowing rate |
1-3kg per hectare in a mix |
- Tolerant of Wet & Acidic Soils: Performs well in soils with lower pH or periodic waterlogging - ideal for challenging paddocks.
- Deep Root System: Accesses subsoil moisture and nutrients, supporting growth during dry conditions.
- Moderate Condensed Tannins: Reduces bloat risk and improves protein utilisation efficiency in livestock.
- Long-Lived Perennial: Maintains persistence where many other legumes thin out over time.
- Good Winter Activity: Provides quality feed in cooler months when other legumes are less active.
- Excellent Feed Quality: High digestibility and energy levels, suitable for finishing stock and dairy systems.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
We are a family-based business that lives and breathes farming. In 1937, we purchased our first family property for growing seed crops in North Canterbury. Four generations and 86 years later in 2023, we are still immersed in the industry.
