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Bindoon Sub Clover

THE FIRST VARIETY WITH RED LEGGED EARTH MITE RESISTANCE

Bindoon sub clover maturity is similar to that of Seaton Park and will suit all of the traditional areas where sub clover is utilised. High seed yield increases regeneration and persistence

Description

THE FIRST VARIETY WITH RED LEGGED EARTH MITE RESISTANCE

Bindoon subterranean clover is a highly productive, early to mid-season variety which is an ideal replacement for Seaton Park and York. Bindoon is suited to well-drained, moderately acidic (pHCa 4.5-6.5) soils in the temperate Australian rainfall zones of 425-625mm. Bindoon grows best on a range of soil types from sandy soils to heavy loam soils.

Bindoon is a major break-through in subterranean clover plant breeding as it has been developed with a new trait in sub-clover varieties; improved Red Legged Earth Mite (RLEM) cotyledon resistance.

Bindoon has a distinctive leaf mark consisting of a pale green crescent positioned in the centre and extending to the margins. The leaves have a weak brownish purple anthocyanin flush extending along the midrib under cold and other growth limiting conditions.

  • Ready to graze in 55-85 days
  • Excellent resistance to Red Legged Earth Mite
  • High total dry matter production especially during winter months
  • Sowing rates should be 4-12kg/ha
  • Ideally sown as part of a perennial pasture mix with grasses
  • Although Bindoon has Red Legged Earth Mite resistance, it is important to monitor the pasture for pest pressure to maximise establishment
  • Minimum 425mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated

 


Variety Bindoon Subterranean Clover
Sowing rate 4-6kg/ha in pasture mixes
Heading Date Early maturing
Rainfall Minimum 450mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated
Pasture life 2-5 years