Melilotus Alba – Sweet White Clover (Soetwitblomklawer)

Add Value with white sweet clover (Melilotus Alba)!

Why Melilotus Alba?

• It is a highly palatable summer legume that livestock simply cannot resist
• Although an annual crop, it has the ability to resow itself for the next season
• With ample and well-spread rainfall, the crop can be grown almost anywhere
• Well adapted to areas with an annual rainfall of 430mm +
• It’s a very versatile crop and can be used in mixtures with other legumes
• The seed is less dormant and quick to establish
• Can be used to penetrate compacted soil and clay pans, can be used as a ground cover
• Bees are attracted by the crop’s inflorescence,  which means the crop can be beneficial to honey production
• High nutritional value – protein content of 15% and digestibility of 60%
• Can be grazed as a green pasture or can be made into hay.
• Handles periodic floods and droughts well.