Corn / Opal

Type

Maïs-Lablab Association

  • Maïs-Lablab Association

Technical Information

OPALE: an annual summer legume

Species: LABLAB purpureus

Agricultural Profile

A legume with very vigorous vegetative growth

When a support is present, the plant winds itself around it

Tolerates extreme heat

Reduced water requirements

Does not develop galls spontaneously in our climate

Potential yield: 5–7 tons of dry matter per hectare

MAT content: 145–175 g per kilogram of dry matter

Forage quality

The degradability of starch is improved by 3/5 points

More digestible fiber

More calcium

Planting Tips

SOWING DATE:

  • Minimum soil temperature: 12–14 °C

SEEDING DENSITY:

  • Corn planted at the usual density for the region
  • OPALE: Irrigated: 65,000–85,000

In dry conditions: 55/75,000

SOWING METHOD:

  • Both species should be sown in the same row.

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