Item Number: SCL300
Alsike Clover - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)
Alsike Clover - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)
Very Cold Hardy Clover
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.
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Description
Description
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 Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb
Dimensions: 8.0"L x 5.0"W x 1.5"H
Features
Features
- 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
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
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