Will Sainfoin Grow in Clay Soil?
Climate and Soil Requirements Only a Thin and Patchy Sward Grew on Clay Soil at pH 6 with Failures on Alluvial Sand at or Below pH 5 in the Thames Valley...
Where can sainfoin be grown?
Habitat: Sainfoin can be found in western rangeland sites in 14 inch and greater precipitation areas. It is often associated with big sagebrush and mountain shrub communities in well-drained calcareous soils. Adaptation: Early varieties from Western Europe did not perform well in the western United States.
How do you plant sainfoin seeds?
- Mix the inoculant into the seed.
- The goal is to get about 12-14 seeds per square foot. You want the best soil/moisture contact possible for good germination and seedling survival. ...
- Go over the area with a rake to work seeds in (no deeper than 3/4in)
- Keep area moist if possible.
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