If you were interested in producing mid-summer annual legume forage on droughty soils, which legume would you choose?

Korean lespedeza is particularly well-suited for mid-summer annual forage production in drought-prone environments due to its excellent drought tolerance and ability to grow well in poor, dry soils. It establishes quickly and can thrive under these challenging conditions, making it a reliable choice for forage production when moisture is limited.

In contrast, alfalfa, while a high-quality forage legume, generally requires more moisture and fertile soils to establish successfully and perform well. Alsike clover and white clover are also adapted to more moisture-retentive conditions and are not as resilient in extremely dry environments as Korean lespedeza. Thus, for producing forage under drought conditions in mid-summer, Korean lespedeza stands out as the most suitable option.