This sainfoin variety was developed by Surya Acharya, Agriculture Canada, providing improved winter hardiness and rapid re-growth.

Quick Overview

• A revolutionary new sainfoin from Ag Canada
• Persistent, multi-cut grazing with rapid regrowth to keep up with alfalfa
• Sainfoin tannins reduce the bloat when grazed with alfalfa

Performance and Adaptation

• Suitable for hay, dehydration and grazing
• Specifically suited for mixed grazing with alfalfa
• Order as part of a Northstar Seed customer blend, or in Ultimate Pasture Blend
• Out yielded Nova (check) by 22 to 42% in pure stands
• Out yielded Nova 30 to 39% in mixed stands with alfalfa in some locations

Characteristics

• Non-bloating
• Dark green, multifoliate leaves
• Medium crown width and depth
• Rapid regrowth after cutting or grazing
• Very winterhardy in W. Canadian conditions
• Excellent forage quality
• Branch rooted
• 18,000 Seeds per pound (pre-husked)

• Improved winter hardiness
• Rapid re-growth