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Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Red Clover

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Product Overview

Description

Fast-growing annual clover from Egypt. Non-bloating and highly palatable. Produces multiple cuttings - up to 4-6 harvests per season. Fixes 100-200 lbs N/acre. Excellent quality forage with 18-22% crude protein. Quick establishment.

Preferred Climate

Cool-season annual. Zones 7-11. Prefers mild winters, killed by hard freezes below 20°F. Excellent in Mediterranean climates. Tolerates alkaline and saline soils.

The Science Behind It

Scientific Name

Trifolium pratense

Best Use

Multi-cut hay, intensive grazing, cover crop, green chop, frost-seeding in mild climates, nurse crop

Nutrients Available

Zones 4-9, Northeast, Midwest, Pacific NW

How to Apply

Plant red clover in early spring (March-April) or late summer (August-September) when soil temps are 50-65°F. Drill at 8-10 lbs/acre or broadcast at 10-12 lbs/acre. Frost seeding in February-March works exceptionally well - broadcast onto frozen ground and let freeze-thaw cycles work seed into soil. Seed depth should not exceed ¼ inch. Inoculation with Rhizobium trifolii is essential for nitrogen fixation. Expect germination in 14-21 days.

Graze or cut red clover at 3-4 inch minimum height to maintain stand vigor. First cutting typically comes at early bloom stage, about 60 days after spring growth begins. Allow 30-40 day rest periods between harvests. Red clover fixes 75-200 lbs nitrogen per acre annually, reducing fertilizer needs. Mix with timothy or orchardgrass to reduce bloat risk in cattle. Expect productive stands for 2-3 years before renovation is needed.