Description
Reaper Red Clover is a high yielding, large leafed, semi-erect growing diploid red clover which is suitable for grazing and for hay and silage.
Reaper is a very palatable variety, with fine stems which are less stalky than traditional red clovers and is low in oestrogen levels. It has good disease resistance and strong persistence.
- Dual purpose grazing & hay / silage use & compatible in mixes
- High yielding, with strong winter activity
- Highly palatable, with finer stems
- Low oestrogen levels
- Very good disease resistance, including sclerotinia and rust
- More tolerant of clover root weevil than white clover
- Very good persistence, even under close sheep grazing
| Leaf size: | Large |
| Ploidy: | Diploid |
| Disease tolerance: | Very good |
| Persistence: | 3-4 years (subject to climate, insect pest pressure and management) |
| Sowing rate: | 4-6kg/hectare in pasture mixes as the sole clover 2-3kg/hectare when mixed with a small or medium leafed clover |
| Sowing depth: | 1-1.5cm (10-15mm) |
| Sowing dates: | Autumn and Spring |
Reaper Red Clover Notman Seeds
Reaper Red Clover Notman Seeds
