Vernal alfalfa is a hardy perennial legume valued for its drought tolerance, winter hardiness, and high-quality forage. After evaluating this variety during a 175-day trial, here is a summary of the key characteristics we observed.

We review the characteristics of Viper balansa clover taken from a plot in Georgia.

The second part of in-depth exploration of multiple legume species, 129 days after planting. Legume species planted include: hairy vetch, crimson clover, balansa clover, medium red clover, berseem clover, white clover & vernal alfalfa.

A time-lapse video showing the growth of Patagonia Inta Hairy Vetch from 6 to 130 days.

In this video, we study the growth patterns of Marco Polo white clover, a large-leafed, winter-active perennial white clover, over a 175-day period.

A time-lapse video showing the growth of Baladay 1 Berseem Clover from 6 to 130 days.

A time-lapse video showing the growth of Marco Polo White Clover from 6 to 130 days.

When it comes to obtaining fast growth and substantial biomass from cool season legumes, hairy vetch stands out. This was evident in our recent trial of Patagonia Inta hairy vetch. This video shows our observations over a 175-day growth period.

A time-lapse video showing the growth of Lightning Berseem Clover from 6 to 130 days.

In this video, we explore the growth patterns of Lightning berseem clover over a 175-day period. Lightning berseem clover is a multipurpose plant useful for forage, cover crop and attracting wildlife.

A time-lapse video showing the growth of Dixie crimson clover from 6 to 130 days.

In this video, we explore Dixie crimson clover, one of the most commonly used cool season annual clovers. We planted it on December 9, 2023, as part of a small trial of legume species in the Southeast and observed its growth over 175 days.