Cultivation of O. viciifolia Onobrychis viciifolia



o. viciifolia in field


to reach high levels of condensed tannins common sainfoin should sown in pure culture. due low competitiveness, weed infestation has controlled, in first year. fertilizer applications not needed reach satisfying yields. nevertheless, slurry or phosphate applications can promote initial growth. pests , diseases never serious problem. frost , drought tolerance of common sainfoin higher in other forage legumes such alfalfa or different clover species. in contrast o. viciifolia more intolerant water logging other forage legumes. therefore, clayey soils bad drainage should avoided. acidic soils not appropriate cultivation of common sainfoin.


seedbed preparation , sowing procedure done in similar manner , same machinery cereal cultivation. around 800 seeds per square meter should sown on weed free seedbed between spring , late summer. in year of establishment common sainfoin can cut twice year. afterwards 4 cuts per growing season possible. careful moving important minimize disintegration losses. common sainfoin can stored , fed animals in form of hay, pellets or silage.








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