| Crop Detail History and economic importance. Persian clover or shaftal (Trifolium rcsupinannn L.) belongs to the Lcguminosac family. The shaftal plant is native to South Asia. In Europe, it was cultivated as an ornamental plant for many years. After its establishment as a fodder crop its cultivation spread to South America, West Germany Australia, and Central Asia. Now it occupies a significant position as a fodder crop in Egypt and Iran. In Pakistan, shaftal is also a relatively new fodder crop. It appears to have been introduced earlier than bereem, perhaps around 1910-15 in the Lahore region. Later it moved to the north western, cold irrigated or heavy rainfall areas of the country. |
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| Major/Minor | Minor |
|---|---|
| Temporary/Permanent | Temporary |
| Category | Agriculture Extension |
| Type | Crops |
| Climate | Sub Tropical |
| Water Method | Rain-fed |
| Duration | Annual |
| Economic Type | Food Crop |
| Growing Season | Rabi / Winter / Cold Crops |
Managements
Fertilizer
Land Preparation
Sowing Method
Sowing Time
Row - Row Distance
Plant - Plant Distance
Irrigation
Harvesting
Thrashing
Climate
Storage
Marketing
Rouging
Inter Cropping
Seed Soaking
Pests, Weeds, Diseases & Disorders
Weeds
no weedicide recomended in stand crop
Fungal Diseases
Plant rot
Root Rot
Sucking Pests
Termites
Leaf Hpper
Snails
Hairy caterpillar
Gram caterpillar
Seed Varieties
| Name | Seed Rate |
|---|---|
| SHAFTAL | 8 kg / acre |
| SHAFTALÂ 69, SH48, SH 69, SH 48 | 4-5kg/ Acre |