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Product Overview
Description
Deep-rooted, bunch-type perennial grass. Excellent heat and drought tolerance for a cool-season grass. Coarse texture but improved varieties available. Deep roots (3-6 feet) access subsoil moisture. Good traffic tolerance. Note: Select endophyte-free for livestock.
Preferred Climate
Cool-season. Zones 4-8 (transition zone specialist). Heat tolerant to 95°F+. Drought tolerant once established. Wide adaptation. Tolerates wet or dry soils.
The Science Behind It
Scientific Name
Trifolium pratense
Best Use
Lawns in transition zone, sports turf, pastures (endophyte-free), erosion control, roadsides, utility turf
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.
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