Benatas is a cool season annual legume that is generally considered an alternative for Popany in longer growing regions. Benatas is soft seeded and is the ideal companion for forage oats.
- Very high yielding
- Tolerant of moderate waterlogging
- Winter hardy to -7 celcius
- High quality hay or silage
- Offers a weed and disease break and high nitrogen fixation for cereals in a crop rotation
- Tolerates both acid and alkaline soil conditions
30-50 kg/ha alone
25-35 kg/ha in a mix