Balansa is a cool-season legume which can grow in a large range of soils tolerating pH levels from 4.5-8.3. The species is quite tolerant of waterlogged soils and can even withstand short periods of flooding.
- White or pink in color.
- Easily digestible with protein levels in upper 20's.
- Features rapid germination and vast quantities of biomass
- Individual plants can exceed 10 feet in length; however, the plant structure is only able to support 3 feet of vertical growth
- Seeding Depth: 1/4"-1/2" deep in well prepared seedbed.
- Longevity: Annual.
- 50% Seed coating
- Tolerates wide range of soil types
- Massive taproot
- Can grow up to 3 ft tall with stems as long as 10 ft
- Capable of creating 100 lbs of nitrogen an acre
- Excellent forage for grazing or cutting
- Seeding Rate: Drilled 5-6 lbs/acre Broadcasted 8-10 lbs/acre (in mixes 3-5 lbs/acre)