A new, high yielding New Zealand bred, large leafed, semi-erect growing diploid red clover which is suitable for grazing and for hay and silage.
Reaper is a very palatable variety, with fine stems which are less stalky than traditional red clovers and is low in oestrogen levels.
It has good disease resistance and strong persistence.
Product Features
- Dual purpose grazing & hay / silage use & compatible in mixes
- High yielding, with strong winter activity
- Highly palatable, with finer stems
- Low oestrogen levels
- Very good disease resistance, including sclerotinia and rust
- More tolerant of clover root weevil than white clover
- Very good persistence, even under close sheep grazing
Agronomic Information:
Leaf size: |
Large |
Ploidy: |
Diploid |
Disease tolerance: |
Very good |
Persistence: |
3-4 years (subject to climate, insect pest pressure and management) |
Sowing rate: |
4-6kg/hectare in pasture mixes as the sole clover
2-3kg/hectare when mixed with a small or medium leafed clover |
Sowing depth: |
1-1.5cm (10-15mm) |
Sowing dates: |
Autumn and Spring |
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