GLYCINE COOPER COATED LEGUME PER KG
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Grown in association with tussock grasses in permanent, semi-intensively managed pastures.
As it holds its leaf better in cool conditions, the variety Cooper can be grown further inland, performing well on more fertile soils in higher rainfall, sub-coastal areas of southern QLD.
It has larger, coarser leaves and longer internodes, with a dull green colour.
Tolerates drought and waterlogging better than Tinaroo.
It can be used to grow over and smother shrubby weeds in a pasture, and also as a high protein stand over feed in frost-free areas.
The plant is vigorous trailing and twining, strongly tap rooted perennial legume climbing to 10 m on associated species.
The Stems are woody main stem can reach a diameter of 25 mm at the base in older plants, while the much-branched herbaceous stems are mostly only 2-3 mm in diameter and covered with grey to reddish-brown hairs.
Cultivars vary in their ability to root down along trailing stems.
The leaves comprise three leaflets mostly 5 - 10 cm long and 4.0 - 6.5 cm wide, covered in fine grey to reddish-brown hairs.
Flowers individual flowers about 5 mm long, whitish with pink-violet streaks, borne in large numbers along a central stem usually 10 - 15 cm long.
Seeds rectangular with rounded corners, 3mm long and 2mm wide, light to dark brown, about 150,000-160,000/kg.
Features:
Productive
Moderately drought tolerant
Good seed production
Palatable
Persistent under suitable management
Limitations:
Restricted to near neutral, fertile soils
Slow nodulation and establishment
Frost-tender
Susceptible to amnemus weevil attack
Glycine is mostly grown in areas with an annual rainfall above 1000 mm, and usually below 2000 mm.
Although it will grow outside these zones, there are usually better adapted legumes that can be used.
It grows best on deep, fertile, freely drained, near neutral clays and clay loams, usually of alluvial or volcanic origin i.e. largely well-structured red and black soils.
Common Questions
What is Cooper glycine?
Glycine is a productive, moderately drought tolerant tropical legume. It is palatable with good seed production, and is persistent under suitable management. Cooper is known for its better cold tolerance.
How does Cooper compare with Tinaroo?
Cooper has better cool season tolerance and is more drought and waterlogging tolerant than Tinaroo. It has larger coarser leaves and longer internodes.
What conditions suit Cooper glycine?
Barenbrug lists rainfall of 700–1000 mm, soil pH 6.0–8.0+ and well drained soils. Cooper can be grown further inland where soil fertility and rainfall are high enough.
Do you ship this product Australia-wide?
Yes, this product ships Australia-wide via Australia Post or road courier. Select your preferred shipping method at checkout. Please note: we cannot deliver seed to Western Australia through online checkout because of WA biosecurity rules - see the Western Australia question below.
Can you ship this seed to Western Australia?
Not through online checkout. Western Australia’s biosecurity rules require all seed entering the state to be inspected by Quarantine WA on arrival and to travel with a Seed Analysis Certificate, and some seed (such as lucerne and sorghum) also needs a Plant Health Certificate. Seed that doesn’t comply can be seized, destroyed or sent back at the buyer’s cost, so checkout won’t offer delivery to WA addresses.
If you’re in WA, call us on (07) 5482 1692 or email tgrmorders@tomgrady.com.au. We’ll check whether your seed can be supplied with the certification WA requires and arrange it with you directly.
Can I Click & Collect from Gympie?
Yes — Click & Collect is available from our store at 55 Tozer St, Gympie. Open Mon–Fri 8am–5pm and Sat 8am–12pm. Click & Collect is FREE on orders of $175 or more, or a flat $10 on orders under $175. Select Click & Collect at checkout and we will have your order ready.