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l.;uisr." or is pi imanly a pasture plant ami i- relished by all kinds (if !:vestoek am! poultry. If the caik 'Pi'iiur growth is not needed fill pasture, it may lie se.l fm silage. Mixtures of Lailimi and orchard gi a>s 01 timothy have lioen used successfully for nay. It is much mole difficult to cure than alfalfa, because ot its heavy growth and higher water content, and for this reason, it is not recommended as hay crop or silage, the field may he pastured the remainder of the season. Seed p.oductinn in Virginia is ratHer uncertain because of weather conditions. Ladino crosses with white Dutch clover, and _ w here this clover grows, naturally pure Ladino seed is diffict It to produce.
Management
Where a high level of fertility is maintained, the method of grazing and the height at which the clover is grazed largely determine the length of life of the stand. It should not be grazed closer tnan 2 to 5 inches. If grazed closer, the plants, are weakened and recover slowly; meanwhile weeds and other Undesirable ■bant- will take over.
To get maximum use. allow the cattle to giaze until they have eaten all they want and then t ike them off. On good stands, w;*li good growth, 2 to hours iria/ihg m the morning and a -.m:!ar pen ui in t lie a ft or n ion
-ufficiont. This practice minin' ..e- t ae los- of good grazing by : aliening the forage when animals lie down to ruminate.
It. oidei to reduce to a minimum the pos-ibility of bioat, the
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