Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Ladino Clover (Legumes)

Create a lush, resilient, and environmentally friendly lawn or ground cover with Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Ladino Clover (Seminole Variety). This premium perennial white clover is valued for its strong establishment, soil-improving benefits, and low-maintenance performance across a wide range of landscapes.

The Seminole variety is known for dense growth, consistent green color, and excellent adaptability, making it ideal for lawns, pastures, erosion control, and mixed grass plantings.

Key Features & Benefits

✔ Natural Nitrogen Fixation

As a perennial legume, Ladino Clover naturally fixes atmospheric nitrogen into the soil, improving fertility and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers.

✔ Dense, Lush Ground Cover

Forms a thick, spreading mat that helps suppress weeds, reduce soil erosion, and maintain even coverage.

✔ Cold & Moderate Drought Tolerance

Performs reliably across USDA Zones 3–9, with strong resilience to seasonal temperature changes once established.

✔ Pollinator & Wildlife Friendly

Produces small white blooms that attract bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects while also serving as nutritious forage.

✔ Low Maintenance Alternative

Requires less mowing, watering, and fertilization than traditional turf grasses.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Types: Best in loam; adaptable to clay with good drainage

• Soil pH: Prefers 6.0–7.0

• Drainage: Well-drained soil recommended

Watering & Establishment

• Germination: 7–10 days under optimal conditions

• Soil Temperature: 50–65°F (10–18°C)

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist during establishment

• Drought Tolerance: Moderate once established

Foot Traffic & Recovery

• Handles moderate foot traffic

• Recovers well through stolon growth

• Best for family lawns, mixed turf areas, and light-use spaces

Mowing & Maintenance

• Mow Height: Maintain at 2–4 inches

• Mow When: Reaches 6–8 inches

• Fertilization: Nitrogen not required; phosphorus & potassium may help in poor soils

• Reseeding: Overseed as needed to maintain density

Seeding & Planting Guidelines

New Seeding

• Rate: 2–3 lbs per acre (pure stand)

• Depth: Surface seed; do not bury deeper than ¼ inch

Overseeding

• Rate: 1–2 lbs per acre

• Mow existing grass short and lightly aerate before seeding

Best Planting Times

• Early Spring or Early Fall

Blending Compatibility

Pairs well with:

• Perennial Ryegrass

• Tall Fescue

• Orchardgrass

Recommended blend: 25–30% clover / 70–75% grass by weight

Storage & Shelf Life

• Shelf Life: 2–3 years with proper storage

• Storage: Cool, dry place; sealed container recommended

Sustainability Benefits

• Improves soil health naturally

• Reduces chemical fertilizer use

• Supports pollinators & biodiversity

• Helps conserve water

• Assists with erosion control

A Smart, Eco-Conscious Ground Cover Choice

Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Ladino Clover (Seminole Variety) is ideal for homeowners, land managers, and gardeners seeking durability, sustainability, and low-input beauty in one dependable seed.

Available Sizes

Choose the size that fits your project:

• 5 lb – Small lawns, patch repair, and touch-ups

• 10 lb – Mid-size residential lawns

• 15 lb – Large home lawns

• 20 lb – Parks, campuses, and broad landscapes