Poor man’s Lucerne is a crop that can be productive at low input costs, under conditions where other forage legumes like Lucerne may not survive.

 

It is an erect, deep-rooted perennial legume that has good longevity. It is a warm-season crop that also grows well in autumn and spring. From a conservation point of view it is suited to a very wide range of conditions, making it ideal for rehabilitation of mined land, road banks and other disturbed areas. It requires at least 550mm rainfall per annum for production.