General Comments

Berseem is a fast-growing, annual clover that will winter-kill. Berseem clover will grow quickly when planted in mid-summer if moisture is sufficient.

For fall forage, 1.5 to 2 tons dry matter (TDM) per-acre biomass production is possible

A 40-60 lbs N per-acre nitrogen credit is possible for a subsequent crop (following year).  However, growth and N accumulation may be limited under dry conditions.

Plant annual legumes July 15 to August 15 in southern WI, or until August 5 in the north.

Planting specifications

Seeding rate: 10-12 lbs per-acre alone

Depth: ¼ inch.

Inoculate seed with Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii (R. trifolii).

Management and termination

None needed, will winter kill in Wisconsin

In a cover crop mix

After wheat: Berseem can be mixed with any of the small grain cover crops. 8-10 lbs with 30 lbs per-acre oats or barley.

Research in Wisconsin

This study explored using Berseem and Crimson Clovers after winter wheat.