Fodder crops Flashcards
1
Q
Types of fodder crops
A
Legume fodder crop
Grass fodder crop
2
Q
Legume fodder crop
A
Lucerne
Red clover
3
Q
Grass fodder crop
A
Kikuyu
Rye grass
4
Q
Rye grass
A
Climatic requirements:
Cool temperatures
Moist weather
Soil requirements:
Fertile soils
Well drained sandy soil
5
Q
Kikuyu
A
Climatic requirements:
Warm seasons
Doesn’t do well in the shade
Soil requirements:
Fertile soil
Moderately drained soil
6
Q
Red clover
A
Climatic requirements:
Any climate
Soil requirements:
Medium to well-drained clay soil
Adequate levels of fertility
7
Q
Lucerne
A
Climatic requirements:
Warm seasons
Dry sunny conditions
Soil requirements:
Well-drained loam soil
Acidic soils