Trifolium resupinatum · HS Code 1209.22 · Origin Pakistan
Cool-season annual forage with high waterlogging tolerance and rapid regrowth — the clover for heavy, irrigated and wet soils where berseem struggles. ~21% protein. Exported since 1957 at 99% purity, dodder-free.
Also known as: Shaftal · Persian clover · Reversed clover · شفتل · Trifolium resupinatum
Persian clover (Trifolium resupinatum), known as shaftal, is a cool-season annual pasture and forage legume distinguished by its high tolerance to waterlogging and excellent regrowth after grazing or cutting. Fresh forage carries roughly 14–27% crude protein (about 21% on average), making it a strong dairy and hay option on heavy or wet soils where berseem and alfalfa struggle. Kohenoor International exports Persian clover seed at 99% minimum purity, 85% minimum germination, dodder-free, in 25 kg and 50 kg bags on FOB/CNF terms — priced daily.
Persian clover · Reversed clover · Shaftal
Shaftal — valued forage across Iran, Afghanistan & the region.
شفتل — grown on heavy and irrigated soils across Pakistan.
Figures below are our export minimums. Every shipment ships with a lot-specific Certificate of Analysis.
| Botanical name | Trifolium resupinatum L. |
|---|---|
| Common / local names | Persian clover, Shaftal, Reversed clover, شفتل |
| HS code | 1209.22 (clover seed for sowing) |
| Purity (minimum) | 99% min |
| Germination (minimum) | 85% min |
| Dodder (Cuscuta) | Dodder-free |
| Sub-types | var. majus (erect, large-leaf, late) & var. resupinatum (prostrate, earlier, higher seed yield) |
| Key agronomic trait | High waterlogging tolerance; moderate salinity tolerance |
| Origin | Pakistan |
| Crop year | Current crop — stated per lot |
| Packing | 25 kg & 50 kg new PP bags (container loads) |
| MOQ | Quoted per destination — share target quantity (MT) |
| Incoterms | FOB / CNF |
| Loading ports | Karachi / Port Qasim |
| Documents | Invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, phytosanitary certificate, lab/germination report (COA on request) |
| Pricing | Daily against current crop & lot — request today's rate. |
The standout choice where fields waterlog — Persian clover thrives where berseem and alfalfa fail.
~21% protein with rapid regrowth after grazing or cutting for sustained forage.
Blends well with grasses and other clovers for cool-season pasture improvement.
High nutritive value as hay; var. majus suits later, bulkier cuts.
Sub-type-specific, dodder-free lots for branded repackaging.
Nitrogen fixation and soil improvement on irrigated rotation ground.
We supply both botanical sub-types — tell us your soil, climate and cutting plan.
Erect habit, thick hollow stems, large leaflets, low hard-seededness and later flowering — favoured for bulky forage and hay.
More prostrate, thinner stems, smaller leaflets, earlier flowering, higher seed yield — suited to grazing and seed production.
The waterlogging specialist. Persian clover's defining advantage is tolerance of wet, heavy and periodically flooded soils — conditions that stunt berseem and alfalfa. This makes it the importer's answer for irrigated heavy clays and high-water-table fields.
Feeding value. Fresh Persian clover ranges from about 14–27% crude protein (around 21% on average) with high palatability, supporting dairy and grazing systems through the cool season.
Regrowth. Excellent recovery after grazing or cutting delivers repeated forage; pairs well in mixes with grasses and with berseem for well-drained ground.
Establishment. Sown in autumn for cool-season forage; broadcast or drilled at locally recommended rates on prepared, moist seedbeds.
| Trait | Persian / Shaftal | Berseem | Alfalfa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterlogging | High tolerance | Prefers well-drained | Low tolerance |
| Type | Annual, multi-cut | Annual, multi-cut | Perennial |
| Crude protein | ~21% | ~20% | ~18–22% |
| Best soil | Heavy / wet / irrigated | Well-drained irrigated | Deep well-drained |
| Best for | Wet-soil dairy forage | Irrigated dairy forage | Long-term hay |
Read the full Berseem vs Persian comparison.
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