Kura clover was successfully established via sod-seeding in different environments. Its establishment and yields were initially inferior to that of red clover and white clover. But, its presence slowly increased in the sward and, by the first harvest of the second post seeding season, it was yielding significantly more than the legume species presently recommended for pastures. Clover establishment increased with increasing intensity of herbicide suppression. Best overall results were obtained with glyphosate at low rate (0.8 kg a.i. ha-1). Paraquat (0.9 kg a.i. ha -1) did not suppress sufficiently the grass population for clovers to establish while glyphosate applied at high rates (3.3 kg a.i. ha -1) led to excessive grass suppression, excessive legume content and temporary weed encroachment. N fertilization at seeding did not consistently increase establishment of sod-seeded Kura clover. Forage quality was positively correlated with clover content.

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