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Sainfoin (Onobrychis Mill.)

Altai Federal Scientific Center for Agrobiotechnology, Barnaul

Maximum yield in production:

green mass — 17.9 tonnes/ha;
dry matter — 4.75 tonnes/ha;
seeds — 0.59 tonnes/ha

State Register

West Siberian region

Development features

A semi‑loose plant 80–100 cm high. The stalks are of medium coarseness. Tillering as a standalone plant is medium (12–15 shoots). The leaf is 18–22 cm long, of lanceolate shape, with the leafiness reaching 45%. The seeds are bean‑shaped, of brownish colour.

Planting time

Early spring, summer is also possible

Vegetation period

Until cutting maturity — 60–70 days

Seeding rate (viable seed/m²)

In steppe zone — 50‑60 kg/ha,
In forest‑steppe zone — 70‑80 kg/ha

TKW

8–9 g

Disease resistance

No disease affliction was observed over the trial period.

Intended use

It is recommended for growing for green forage, hay, silage and haylage