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Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Red Clover

Product Overview

Description

Giant white clover variety, the largest of the white clovers. Grows 8-12 inches tall with high forage yields. Excellent nitrogen fixer at 100-150 lbs N/acre/year. Highly palatable with 20-25% crude protein. Spreads via stolons for dense ground cover.

Preferred Climate

Cool-season. Zones 4-9. Prefers cool, moist conditions. Moderate cold tolerance. Needs consistent moisture - ideal with 35+ inches rainfall or irrigation. Heat sensitive above 85°F.

The Science Behind It

Scientific Name

Trifolium pratense

Best Use

Dairy pastures, high-quality hay, pasture mixes, lawn alternative, pollinator forage, overseeding existing pastures

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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