Sainfoin is a deep-rooted perennial legume arising from a branching root crown. Flowers are showy and pink, white or purple and tightly arranged in a compact raceme with 20 to 50 flowers per head (figure 1).

Apr 3, 2018 · Using Sainfoin as a hay and forage crop has become increasingly popular due to it's longevity, tolerance of root-knot nematode, "bloat-free forage", and drought tolerance. It can be used …

Sainfoin provides a superb forage for grazing animals and voluntary intake of sainfoin by cattle and sheep is 20% higher than for grass. Unlike many other legumes, it is non-bloating and is known to …

Sainfoin is a nitrogen fixer, so Rhizobia in root nodules of sainfoin fix nitrogen and boost soil nitrogen. The roots penetrate to great depths and pull nutrients up from the subsoil.

Sainfoin is a deep-rooted perennial legume commonly grown in the western United States as a forage crop. It is used most commonly in hay and pasture plantings as a non-bloat causing legume. …

Sainfoin is best adapted to a temperate climate with a medium amount of moisture. On account of its deep root system, however, it is extremely resistant to drought and makes a surprisingly good stand …

Sainfoin grows from a root crown on a deeply penetrating tap root early in the spring and flowers one to two weeks earlier than alfalfa, which makes it an early season flowering species for pollinator habitat …

Sainfoin is a legume, with a bright pink flower (although they can also be white or purple), and leaves with 11-21 leaflets. It may grow a little taller than alfalfa in certain environments, but a lot of times we …

Aug 10, 2025 · It’s this flower head that gives sainfoin another special position among plants – its ability to produce superior quality honey. Sainfoin produces large amounts of nectar and pollen that honey …

Taking a deeper dive into what makes this plant tick, sainfoin prefers a cool, semi-arid climate. Now, Minnesota and the Midwest are known for their "interesting" weather patterns, but don’t worry!