Trifolium repens | G Huia / Ladino | Mid Feb – April | 2 – 3 | Fertile in moist bottomland or irrigated soils. | Combines well with the ryegrass, fescue and cocksfoot. Withstands heavy grazing pressure. |
Trifolium Vesiculosm | Yuchi (annual) | Mid Feb – April | 10 | All soils preferably irrigated. | Combines well with annual ryegrass. Grown on it’s own as a green manure or green chop. |
Trifolium pratense | Kenland / G. Hamua. G. Turoa | Mid Feb – April | 5 – 6 | As above and heavy soils. | Better summer grazing than White clover. |
Trifolium Subterraneum | Mount Barker | Feb – April | 10 – 15 | Very adaptable. | Early grazing in spring but out of phase with summer grazing. |
Medicago sativa | S.A. Standard | Feb – April | 15 – 20 | Fertile well drained soils. | Mainly used for hay and silage. Requires good management when grazed. |
Medicargo scutellata | | Feb – April | 2 – 4 | Neutral to alkaline soils. | Grows well in a temperate climate. For cool season utilization. |
Lotus pedunculatus | G. Maku | Feb – April | 6 – 8 | Adapted to most soil forms. | Drought resistant, tolerates acidity and wetness. |
Lotus corniculatus | | | | | Lower yield than the Trifoliums. |
Coronilla varia | | Feb – March | 5 – 10 | Most soil forms. | Used for ground protection and as a pasture legume in low fertility areas. |