Red clover seed production - research and practice

Authors

  • P.T.P. Clifford
  • A.C. Anderson

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33584/rps.1.1979.3273

Abstract

National average certified seed yields (1972.76) of New Zealand’s red clover cultivars are low, being 259 and 147 kg/ha, respectively, for Hamua and Turoa. Major factors considered important for improving these yields are: reduction in paddock size to improve pollination; preference for undersown pure sowings with the exception of wellmanaged Hamua/Manawa ryegrass mixtures; appropriate grazing management to promote a good level of individual plant development by closing; closing to be no earlier than the beginning of December; irrigation no later than closing date; harvesting dates brought forward 10 March for Hamua and early April for Turoa and Pawera by using a desiccant and direct heading when necessary.

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Published

1980-01-01

How to Cite

Clifford, P., & Anderson, A. (1980). Red clover seed production - research and practice. NZGA: Research and Practice Series, 1, 76–79. https://doi.org/10.33584/rps.1.1979.3273

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Vol. 1 (1979): Herbage Seed Production

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