Living groundcover
A stoloniferous mat protects soil between perennial crops.
Arachis Pintoi
Arachis pintoiA persistent, shade-tolerant creeping legume for humid pastures, orchards and perennial-crop groundcover.
Technical variety profile
The technical brochure lists 17–20% crude protein, 67–71% digestibility and up to 300 kg N/ha/year under suitable conditions.
Dry matter8–12 t/ha/year
Crude protein17–20%
Digestibility67–71%
NitrogenUp to 300 kg/ha/year
Seed-in-pod rate10–15 kg/ha
Full cover≈6 months
Best fit
Where Arachis Pintoi belongs
Orchard and perennial-crop alleysHumid tropical pasturesShade and repeated grazingAcid soils with high aluminum
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Why it performs
Three reasons to shortlist it
Pasture quality
Adds a high-protein legume component to compatible grass systems.
Shade persistence
Performs under partial shade and repeated grazing once established.
Technical data
Comparable specifications
Dry matter8–12 t/ha/yearTechnical reference
Crude protein17–20%Technical reference
Digestibility67–71%Technical reference
NitrogenUp to 300 kg/ha/yearTechnical reference
Seed-in-pod rate10–15 kg/haTechnical reference
Full cover≈6 monthsTechnical reference
Growth habitCreeping, stoloniferousTechnical reference
Rainfall>1,100 mm preferredTechnical reference
Planting depth2–6 cmTechnical reference
Flood toleranceModerateTechnical reference
Drought toleranceModerate once establishedTechnical reference
Salinity toleranceLowTechnical reference
Primary product documents
Download the technical sheet
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View guides and supporting researchEstablishment
Build the stand correctly
- 01Plant 10–15 kg seed-in-pod/ha at 2–6 cm, adjusted for seed quality and equipment.
- 02Control weeds carefully during the slower establishment phase.
- 03Allow approximately six months for complete cover under favorable conditions.
Management
Turn potential into performance
- Introduce grazing only after plants are firmly rooted and spreading.
- Manage companion grasses to preserve light at the legume canopy.
- Use primarily as grazed groundcover; confirm any cut-and-carry recommendation locally.
Limitations & safety
Know where it does not fit
- Establishment is slower than many annual covers.
- Not suited to saline sites or persistently dry systems without irrigation.
- Use as cut-and-carry forage should follow the current product and local animal-nutrition guidance.
Technical resourcesTechnical guide · Current edition View the complete Research Library
Guides and supporting research
Arachis pintoi
CSIRO · ILRI · Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT
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