Alsike Clover - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)

Trifolium hybridum Cool season legume cover crop.

Perennial legume from Sweden. Short-lived (3-5 years) and often treated as a biennial. Very cold hardy and thrives with abundant moisture.

• Application Rate: 15-20 lb/acre or 0.5-2 lbs/1000 sq ft.
• Inoculant: None needed, seed is nitrocoated
• Germination: 5-10 Days
• Plant Height: 18"
• Uses: Green manure, pasture, hay, and excellent nectar source for bees.
• Facts to Note: Grows on poorly drained soils. Tolerates temperatures below 0°F. Not appropriate for southern U.S.

Note to Certified Organic Growers: All our cover crop seed is untreated, non-GMO seed. This is conventional seed, but all seeds are coated with Nitro-Coat Organic, which is an OMRI listed coating. This coating uses all organic ingredients: the proper rhizobacteria, a Calcium Carbonate coating that is naturally water absorbing to speed seed germination, and an OMRI listed organic adhesive.

Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb

Dimensions: 8.0"L x 5.0"W x 1.5"H

• Attracts Bees/Butterflies
• Attracts Beneficial Insects
• Cold Hardy
• Down to 25°F
• Easily Established
• Fixes Nitrogen
• Good for Forage/Hay
• Loosens Heavy Soils
• Somewhat Drought Tolerant
• Tolerates Mowing/Grazing
• Tolerates Poor Drainage