Sainfoin

DROUGHT-RESISTANT N FIXER SAINFOIN SEED

• Deep rooted, drought resistant legume with hollow stem and many leaflets
• Non-bloating; excellent quality and palatability
• Not as winter hardy as alfalfa
• Does not tolerate or persist on poorly drained soils. Best used west of MN/SD border
• Requires inoculant for proper nodulation for nitrogen fixation

Best Use: Organic sainfoin seed is ideal in pastures for dryland grazing and/or single-cut hay crop. Excellent flower for pollinators.

Adaptation: Intolerant to flooding, wet soils but well suited for drier soils

Planting Date: March – April

Seeding: Drill 2-5 lbs/acre in a mix, 30-40 lbs/acre straight ¼ – ½ in. deep. or broadcast and roll.