{"product_id":"lotus","title":"Lotus","description":"\u003cp\u003eLotus 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend not over-grazing. No less than 7-10cm \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .ws-accordion {\n    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n    border-radius: 0;\n    background: #fff;\n  }\n\n  .ws-accordion__title {\n    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #000;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n  }\n\n  .ws-accordion__content {\n    padding: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem;\n  }\n\n  .ws-spec-table {\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    margin-top: 0.8rem;\n  }\n\n  .ws-spec-table th,\n  .ws-spec-table td {\n    padding: 0.8rem 0.6rem;\n    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.12);\n    text-align: left;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n\n  .ws-spec-table th {\n    width: 34%;\n    font-size: 0.9rem;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    letter-spacing: 0.05em;\n    opacity: 0.8;\n    font-weight: 700;\n    color: #000;\n  }\n\n  .ws-spec-table td {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n    color: #000;\n  }\n\n  .ws-accordion__content ul {\n    margin: 0.5rem 0 0;\n    padding-left: 1.2rem;\n  }\n\n  .ws-accordion__content li {\n    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws-accordion__title\"\u003eProduct Specs\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws-accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"ws-spec-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePersistence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5+ Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSowing rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1-3kg per hectare in a mix\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws-accordion__title\"\u003eKey benefits\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ws-accordion__content\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerant of Wet \u0026amp; Acidic Soils: Performs well in soils with lower pH or periodic waterlogging - ideal for challenging paddocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeep Root System: Accesses subsoil moisture and nutrients, supporting growth during dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModerate Condensed Tannins: Reduces bloat risk and improves protein utilisation efficiency in livestock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-Lived Perennial: Maintains persistence where many other legumes thin out over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood Winter Activity: Provides quality feed in cooler months when other legumes are less active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent Feed Quality: High digestibility and energy levels, suitable for finishing stock and dairy systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wesco Seeds","offers":[{"title":"5kg Bag","offer_id":45270031958188,"sku":"CLL002","price":177.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0702\/7212\/3052\/files\/Lotus.webp?v=1769123967","url":"https:\/\/wesco.co.nz\/products\/lotus","provider":"Wesco Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}