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Berseem

Berseem

Trifolium alexandrinum

Easy difficultyWinter (Rabi)Fodder
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Sunlight
Full Sun
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Watering
High
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Min pot size
4" pot
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Start from
Broadcast sowing

About Berseem

Also known as Egyptian Clover, Berseem is a highly nutritious, multi-cut winter legume fodder. For terrace gardeners keeping small pets like rabbits, it is excellent grown in shallow, wide troughs. Improved varieties yield more cuts and resist root rot better than local strains.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
15-25
Heat stress above
32°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
Moderate to high (60-70%)
Rain sensitivity
Tolerates moderate rain

Growth stages

Stage 1
Seedling
Day 0–25
Stage 2
Vegetative
Day 26–59
Stage 3
Harvest
Day 60–90

Common pests and diseases

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