Variety traits

Yield of Alsike clover

Trifolium hybridum L.

A comprehensive indicator of Alsike clover productivity, including the yield of green mass, dry matter, and seeds, which is critically dependent on soil moisture and inclusion in grass mixtures.

In the reference 9 varieties crop Alsike clover, where this is mentioned in the description.

The forage productivity of Alsike clover in terms of dry matter ranges from 1.9 to 6.7 t/ha depending on cultivation conditions. Seed yield averages about 3 dt/ha; however, achieving this level is hindered by a prolonged flowering period, uneven seed ripening, and the necessity of ensuring high-quality pollination by honeybees.

Yield assessment involves the analysis of morphological traits, such as the number of generative shoots, the number of inflorescences, seed filling per head, and thousand-seed weight. An important factor is the use of grass mixtures with cereals, such as timothy, which prevent stem lodging and increase the total harvest mass.

This trait strongly depends on the plant's ecological adaptation to waterlogged and acidic soils, where Alsike clover demonstrates higher productivity than other legumes. The yield level declines over the years of use throughout the 3–4 year lifespan of the stand, which must be considered when planning crop rotation.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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Varieties of Alsike clover mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.