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Bred in Australia as a higher performing replacement for Goulburn subterranean clover, Carver delivers superior dry matter production, improved seedling regeneration and improved pest and disease tolerance. In seedling screening trials, Carver demonstrated substantially less cotyledon damage from redlegged earth mite (RLEM) than Goulburn (22% compared with 90%). Resistance to clover scorch, powdery mildew and rust further strengthens its resilience in the paddock.
As a low formononetin, mid to late flowering subterranean clover, Carver combines leafy, vigorous growth with excellent recovery from grazing. Low formononetin levels are particularly important, as high levels are known to cause infertility in grazing livestock. Carver's strong spring production makes it well suited to grazing, hay and silage systems, while its rapid recovery and strong persistence make it well suited to permanent and semi permanent pastures.
Carver suits temperate climates with medium to high annual rainfall (550mm+), where the spring growing season extends through to November. It combines similar maturity with significantly improved overall performance, reaching first flower in 140 days compared with 143 days for Goulburn*.
Sowing rate (sole): 6-10kg.ha
Sowing rate (mixed): 15-20kg/ha
*Carver has demonstrated similar “days to first flower” as Goulburn based on an early May sowing in Perth, Western Australia
Joint venture: Carver was developed by the Annual Legume Breeding Australia (ALBA), a joint venture between The University of Western Australia and DLF Seeds with prior contributions by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (Western Australia).
Minimum 550mm rainfall per annum unless irrigated
