Publication Date
1989
Description
Forage legume species perform a vital role in the agriculture of the state of Florida (Baltensperger et al., 1985a, 1985b, and 1987; Taylord et al., 1985). Cool-season cultivars adapted to this climate must also perform well in the Pacific Northwest or California since these are the primary areas of commercial seed production (Baltensperger et al., 1987). Commercial seed for the wa:ms_eason species is typically produced in Florida. A primary hm1tmg factor for seed production in Florida is the low water-holding-capacity of the sandy soils which necessitates frequent irrigation, subsequently reducing seed quality. Potential seed production areas include reclaimed phosphate minelands located in the southern portion of the state. The phosphatic settling pond clays at these sites have higher water-holding-capacity than the typical sandy soils. Additionally, these areas have not recently been in agricultural production and were flooded during this time, therefore volunteer crops should not be a problem in certified seed fields. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the potential for seed production of various forage legumes on these reclaimed minelands.
Citation
Baltensperger, D D.; Prine, G M.; and Wofford, D S., "Phosphatic Settling Pond Clays as Potential Forage Legume Seed Production Site" (2025). IGC Proceedings (1989-2023). 40.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/1989/session14/40
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Phosphatic Settling Pond Clays as Potential Forage Legume Seed Production Site
Forage legume species perform a vital role in the agriculture of the state of Florida (Baltensperger et al., 1985a, 1985b, and 1987; Taylord et al., 1985). Cool-season cultivars adapted to this climate must also perform well in the Pacific Northwest or California since these are the primary areas of commercial seed production (Baltensperger et al., 1987). Commercial seed for the wa:ms_eason species is typically produced in Florida. A primary hm1tmg factor for seed production in Florida is the low water-holding-capacity of the sandy soils which necessitates frequent irrigation, subsequently reducing seed quality. Potential seed production areas include reclaimed phosphate minelands located in the southern portion of the state. The phosphatic settling pond clays at these sites have higher water-holding-capacity than the typical sandy soils. Additionally, these areas have not recently been in agricultural production and were flooded during this time, therefore volunteer crops should not be a problem in certified seed fields. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the potential for seed production of various forage legumes on these reclaimed minelands.
