LESTRIS

A Reliable Protein Source for Your Herd

The French clover variety 'Lestris' from Maisadour Semences is designed for farms prioritizing high-quality fodder production. From an agronomic perspective, this variety stands out for its consistent yield performance and ease of management in the field.

Field Performance and Handling

When grown for green forage, 'Lestris' shows excellent regrowth rates after cutting. This reliability is vital for hitting targets of three to four cuts per season. The plants remain upright even when reaching peak biomass, which optimizes mower performance and minimizes harvesting losses during windrowing. If your goal is hay production, you will find that the stem structure allows for efficient drying without excessive leaf shedding, ensuring that the protein-rich parts of the plant are preserved.

Practical Advantages

• Superior Nutritional Value: Laboratory analysis consistently shows high protein levels, making it ideal for high-productivity dairy cattle.
• Bee-Friendly: During the flowering phase, 'Lestris' acts as a powerful pollinator magnet, enhancing the local ecosystem and supporting biodiversity.
• Standardized Management: The variety integrates seamlessly into typical crop rotation cycles, requiring no specialized or complex cultivation techniques.

Maintenance is straightforward: the key is timing. Avoid delaying the harvest, as the crop can lignify, resulting in a loss of nutritional value. By sticking to the optimal cutting window, you ensure a balanced forage that livestock consumes with high conversion efficiency. Ultimately, 'Lestris' is a practical choice for operators who value French breeding standards and a clean, predictable result in every bale.