Show indorsement endorsement Indor given legume from japan kudzu makes good pasture and holds soil Pro prepared by the united states elates ment of 0 AErl culture service kudzu a perennial legume introduced into this country from tapan japan Is finding a place in th the e lower lands of the southeast atlantic states because it thrives on soils too add acid for alfalfa or clover cloter and still makes good hay and pasture says leaflet oll ol 01 L kudzu a forage crop for the southeast published by the united states department of agriculture not only does kudzu which Is a vine thrive on acid soils but it helps prevent son soil erosion planted on steep slopes it develops a heavy growth and holds the soll soil kudzu must be managed somewhat w hat more carefully than ordinary legumes it should not be over kc grazed d nor should it be cut too often MUM the usual way to start kudzu Is by setting out small two year old plants As these grow the vines spread and make new roots where they come in contact with the soll SOIL later these now new plants may be set out the leaflet emphasizes the imbor tant ant steps in planting kudzu and tells how to handle the crop tor for grazing and for hay there Is no place ilace for kudzu where alfalfa clover or ir lespedeza can be grown profitably but in regions in the southwest where these crops do not do well kudzu offers a good substitute loth both for hay and grazing grating leaflet sl 91 sll L may be obtained from rom the office of information united states department of ture ure washington D C upon re quest aest |