BARENBRUG PRESTO BURGUNDY BEAN SEED TROPICAL (SPR LEGUME) PER KG
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Presto, a tropical legume from the Macroptilium family, is a high yielding, highly palatable legume.
Suitable as a monoculture or in mixes, this species is well adapted to both grazing and high quality hay production.
The non-bloating characteristic of Presto makes it an ideal choice for any animal production system.
Presto burgundy bean is deep rooted, allowing the variety to be extremely drought tolerant.
Being both an earlier maturing variety and having improved seed yielding ability allows the variety to regenerate well from both new seedlings and existing plants, greatly improving persistence.
Presto burgundy bean is closely related to Siratro but is more cold tolerant than this species and is commonly referred to as the sub-tropical equivalent of the more tropical adapted butterfly pea.
Key features:
A hardy, non-bloating tropical legume
Earlier maturing variety selected for shorter growing season environments
Highly palatable – live weight gain of up to 1.0kg/head/day
Recruits readily from seed for extended stand life under ideal management
Greater autumn growth and cool season stay-green than previous varieties
Versatile, suiting a wide range of soils including heavy clays
Very drought tolerant
Larger seed size aids in rapid establishment and improved persistence
Nitrogen fixation
Addresses soil fertility decline in cropping soils
Mosaic virus resistant
Uses:
Suitable for both grazing and/or hay production.
It is also suited to weed or erosion control. Presto burgundy bean offers an alternative to lucerne, butterfly pea and summer forage legumes such as lablab.
Growth habit:
Presto burgundy bean is an erect and trailing pubescent herbaceous perennial.
It has a low growing crown and continually produce new shoots.
The twining, ‘vine like’ nature of Presto make it ideal for tropical mixes with grasses.
Presto has an indeterminate flowering habit, continuing to flower and set seed throughout the growing season.
Compatibility (with other species):
Presto burgundy bean performs extremely well in combination with grasses, including Rhodes grass, Buffels, Digitaria, Panic, Guinea grass, Brachiaria, Setaria, Bluegrasses and Millet.
Combines well with other pasture legumes such as Siratro, Butterfly pea, Stylo, Glycine, Lucerne, Clover and Medic.
Suggested sowing rates (AgriCote coated seed):
Pasture mix (over-sow):
2-5kg/ha
Ideal dryland:
3-6kg/ha
Irrigated:
6-10kg/ha
Common Questions
What is Presto Burgundy Bean and what's it used for?
Presto is a tropical legume from the Macroptilium family. It's a high yielding, highly palatable legume suited to both grazing and hay production. It's also useful for weed and erosion control. The non-bloating characteristic makes it a safe choice for any animal production system.
What makes Presto Burgundy Bean different from other legumes?
Presto is an earlier maturing variety with improved seed yielding ability, which helps it regenerate well and persist longer. It's deep rooted and very drought tolerant. It's more cold tolerant than Siratro and commonly referred to as the sub-tropical equivalent of butterfly pea. It's also resistant to mosaic virus and has a larger seed size that aids rapid establishment.
What sowing rates should I use?
Suggested rates for AgriCote coated seed are: 2–5 kg/ha for pasture mix (over-sow), 3–6 kg/ha for ideal dryland, and 6–10 kg/ha for irrigated. Always follow the rate on the product bag for your specific situation, or contact TGRM on (07) 5482 1692 if you need advice.
What grasses and other legumes does Presto mix well with?
Presto performs extremely well in combination with grasses including Rhodes grass, Buffels, Digitaria, Panic, Guinea grass, Brachiaria, Setaria, Bluegrasses and Millet. It also combines well with other pasture legumes such as Siratro, Butterfly pea, Stylo, Glycine, Lucerne, Clover and Medic. Its twining, vine-like growth habit makes it ideal for tropical grass mixes.
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