Balansa clover is a fall-seeded nitrogen-fixing legume, capable of producing 200 lbs./acre of N or more, depending on the amount of biomass present at termination.
Seeding Rate (lbs. / acre)
- Drill: 8-15
- Broadcast: 12-20
- In a mix: 3-6
Balansa Clover Benefits & Info
- Big-time fall root growth with massive above-ground spring growth potential, depending on spring temps and length of growing time.
- Biomass can yield up to 200 lbs. of N/acre
- Beneficial for weed suppression and nutrient leaching
- Accepts later plantings in fall (vs. other clovers)
- Mixes well with cereal rye and fall triticale
- The hollow stem allows for termination by roller crimper
- Drought tolerant and suitable for low pH environments (4.5–8.0)
- Great pollinator option shown to be a non-host to soybean cyst nematode (SBN)
- WATCH OUT – balansa can be a prolific re-seeder; terminal or graze prior to flowering to lower risk
Forage Considerations
- A lot of potential spring biomass
- Hollow stems improve palatability and hay drying