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CLOVERS (Perennial
Legumes) Aysicarpus vaginalis
Popular legumes grown for forage and wildlife feed and for their soil
improving / nitrogen fixation. Soil tests should be made on all fields
planted in clovers to determine proper fertilization.
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annual/perennial forage legumes (seeding and non-
reseeding) that are desirable in established pastures when
controlled, as animal feed and nitrogen for the soil upon
dying. High in protein, prolific and survives close
grazing. Clovers are heavy users of water and will not
grow on deep sand beds or sandy soils without underlying
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Used in pasturage, green chop, hay and nitrogen enhancing crop
in between other rotational crops. The high nitrogen content does
not allow the full time pasturage of clover alone because of the
problem of bloating. Sustainable pastures should contain a
30%clover to 70% grass average for the best utilization of
nitrogen producing plants.
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RED CLOVERS Trifolium
pratense L.
Red clover is most popular and widely grown true clover. It is planted
both alone and within existing grass stands. Red clovers are divided into
three types used in US.; Early flowering (medium), late flowering, and
intermediate forms. Red clovers grow best in summer temperatures are cool
(not hot) and moisture is sufficient throughout growing period.
Northeastern states are best of this crop. Growing in Southeast is is best
used as a winter annual. In the Northeast states it usually requires
irrigation. Spring seeding works best.
WHITE CLOVERS Trifolium
repens L.
White clover originated in Europe and Asia and has adapted to the US to
become a highly important pasture legume. Some varieties of White Clover
were indigenous to North America. It is best adapted to humid sections of
temperate zone. The preference is toward clay and silt soils where annual
rainfall is above 35 inches or on irrigated soils. Three types of
white clover exist: Large (ladino), intermediate (Lousiana white) and small
(English or NY wild). Common White clover (Dutch Clover) is considered
either intermediate or small or a mix. Ladino clovers grow more than twice
as large as white clovers.
READ MORE ABOUT CLOVER VARIETIES:
All these
clovers are available at Seedland!
- Alyce Clover
- Cherokee Red
- California Ladino
- Dixie Crimson Clover
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Durana White Clover (25#)
- Osceola Ladino Clover
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Patriot White Clover (25#)
- Rackmaster 308 Clover Blend (5# & 25#)
- White Dutch (5# & 50#)
- Yucci Arrowleaf
USES: Hay production, pasturage, soil improvement
and rotational crop / soil use. Often mixed with other grasses to provide
improved forage..
SITE PREPARATION: Plant in well drained fertile
and loamy / or clay soils. Soil pH of 6-7 is preferred. White Clover
is mainly used in all Eastern USA states to one state west of Mississippi.
Red goes about to Mississippi line. Both are also planed in Western USA
states under irrigation.
PLANTING RATES & TIME:
Planting rates depend on variety and run from around 10 lbs /
acre, to as high as 20/30 lbs / acre.
Check specific variety / type for specific seeding rates:
Contact Seedland.com for quote on 500 + lbs. quantities.
ALYCE CLOVER
Aysicarpus vaginalis:
Summer annual clover planted from spring to July in South. Good volunteer
establishment second year is possible. Prefers sandy / loam soils.
Do not plant on very wet or light soils. May / June is best due to faster
germination from warm soils.
PLANT RATE: 15-20 lbs / acre broadcast.
Should be lightly covered and inoculate is recommended.
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