Dutch White Clover - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)

Trifolium repens Perennial legume cover crop.

Dutch White Clover is a hardy, low-growing perennial valued for its resilience and adaptability in lawns, pathways, orchards, vineyards, and erosion-prone sites. Known for its white flowers and dense foliage, it fixes nitrogen naturally—up to 165 lb/acre—enriching soil without synthetic fertilizers. Thriving in both sun and partial shade, it tolerates mowing, suppresses weeds, and creates long-lasting, low-maintenance ground cover. With a moderately deep root system, Dutch White Clover is drought-tolerant once established and improves soil structure for healthier turf and garden systems.

Why Choose Dutch White Clover?

This resilient clover variety is the lowest-growing of the white clovers, making it ideal for lawns and turf blends. It grows up to 8" tall, spreads quickly, and forms a dense sod that suppresses weeds while improving soil health. It performs best in moist, well-drained soils with good lime, phosphate, and potash levels, though it adapts to a wide range of conditions. Sensitive to synthetic nitrogen, Dutch White Clover is especially suited for organic growing systems.

Planting Instructions & Seeding Rate:

• Seeding Rate: 0.5–1 lb/1,000 sq ft or 8–10 lb/acre
• Planting Depth: 0.25–0.5"
• Germination: 5–10 Days
• Inoculant: None needed, seed is nitrocoated
• Zones: USDA 3–10

Common Uses:

Excellent for lawns, pathways, orchards, vineyards, and erosion control. Also used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure in gardens and fields.

Note to Certified Organic Growers from Manufacturer: Nitro-coated seed is conventionally grown seed that has had an organically accepted seed coating applied to it. The seed itself is conventionally grown, non-GMO, and untreated (no fungicides or insecticide seed treatment applied) prior to coating. The seed coat consists of certified organic powdered limestone, an organically approved binder (glue), and peat peat-based inoculant that is also OMRI-approved and organically accepted. The seed coating is applied in a OMRI-approved process in a separate treatment line that only produces Nitro-coated seeds.

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