Sainfoin ZEUS

Onobrychis viciifolia Scop.

A poliannual feed grass for fodder especially during spring time

  • Fast growth renewal
  • 2-3 cuts per year
  • Hay is easy to digest and very high in proteins
  • Good frost and drought tolerance
  • Adaptable to different types of soils, even dry and poor ones
  • An excellent substitute to alfalfa in hills, foothills
  • It is generally cultivated alone, but sometimes it can be associated with other varieties, such as alfalfa

The varietal parameters may differ from those indicated here when the testing circumstances differ from quondam


Recommended sowing rate: 60-80 kg/ha

Recommended sowing rate when growing for green manure: 70-90 kg/ha