Balansa Clover

Paradana | Balansa Clover

Balansa clover is a hard-seeded, waterlogging-tolerant legume suited to a wide pH range (5.2–8.0) and ideal for mixed or monoculture pastures, requiring deferred grazing during flowering to ensure strong seed bank establishment for future regeneration.

  • Mid-season maturity, approximately 120 days to flowering

  • High winter/spring dry matter production and nitrogen fixation

  • Highly suited for hay production

  • Tolerates water logging and mild soil salinity

  • Excellent regeneration from hard seed

  • Recovers strongly from heavy grazing

Packshot General

Balansa clover is well adapted to most soils in the pH 5.2 - 8.0 range, but not deep sands. It is highly tolerant to water logging and tolerates mild salinity. It is an effective substitute for sub clover in the right conditions. Balansa is very hard seeded which is useful with cropping phases and harsh summers. Grazing the pasture during summer and autumn will help soften the seed and improve germination.


Balansa clover has a semi erect growth habit and has proven to be very satisfactory as a monoculture or as a companion with annual grasses and cereals. It is an aerial seeder, therefore deferring grazing during flowering and seed set is necessary to create a good seed bank. This is critical during its first year, allowing regeneration in future seasons.

Specifications
Name Value
Seeding rate 5-6kg/ha (pure); 1-2kg/ha (mixtures)