Trifolium repens
Orion XL
Orion XL ladino clover is excellent for pastures and hay, and is widely adapted to different climates. This variety is known for excellent stolon development and establishment, and competes well against weeds. Orion XL’s large leaves are highly nutritious.
CrosseCoat™ is a seed enhancement applied to certain products in the Forage First® portfolio to boost seedling establishment and survival. The added benefits include better seed-to-soil contact, improved seedling nutrition and greater water holding capacity.
XL Brand products feature improved varieties from DLF, each tailored to provide enhanced value, farm flexibility and profit potential.
Key features
- Good regrowth following grazing
- Tolerates fall usage better than red clover
- Large white clover offering increased quality & protein digestability
- Easy to establish
- Superior winter hardiness
Segment
Forage
Category
Clover
Species
Clover, Ladino White
Sci. Name
Trifolium repens
Type
White
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
1689600
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
768000
Seeding Depth (cm)
0.3175-0.635
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/8-1/4
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
5-7
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
4-6
Planting Times
Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare)
3-5
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
2-4
Livestock
Bee/Pollinator ,
Cattle ,
Deer ,
Goats ,
Hogs ,
Poultry
Usage
Hay ,
Silage ,
Pasture ,
Wildlife ,
Cover Crop ,
Pollinator Friendly
Winter Hardiness
2