Grow Medium Red Clover for its many benefits, including soil improvement, forage production, and attracting beneficial insects, while adding a splash of color to your landscape!
Medium Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) is a versatile and hardy legume that offers numerous benefits for gardens, pastures, and wildlife habitats. Known for its vibrant pinkish-red flowers and rich green foliage, Red Clover is widely used as a cover crop, forage plant, and natural soil improver due to its ability to fix nitrogen and enhance soil fertility.
This perennial plant is also a favorite among pollinators, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.
Specifications for Medium Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) Seeds:
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Bloom Color: Pinkish-red
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Growth Habit: Dense and bushy
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Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
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Soil Type: Well-draining, adaptable to various soils
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Watering: Consistent moisture until established; drought-tolerant afterward
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Germination Time: 7-14 days
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Maintenance: Low maintenance, with periodic mowing
Growing Instructions:
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Sowing: Sow seeds directly outdoors in early spring or late summer. Prepare the soil by loosening it and scattering the seeds evenly. Lightly rake the soil to cover the seeds, as they need light to germinate.
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Light Requirements: Red Clover thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade, making it suitable for a variety of growing conditions.
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Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist until the seeds germinate. Once established, Red Clover is relatively drought-tolerant and only needs occasional watering.
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Soil: Plant in well-draining soil with moderate fertility. Red Clover is adaptable to a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils.
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Germination: Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days under optimal conditions.
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Maintenance: Minimal maintenance is required. Mow the clover periodically to promote dense growth and prolong its lifespan. Allow some flowers to go to seed for natural reseeding.
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