{"product_id":"clover-trio-cover-crop-mix","title":"Clover Trio Cover Crop Mix Seeds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"aonsk-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClover Trio combines 35% crimson, 35% white Dutch and 30% medium red clover in a flowering cover for a small garden patch. Crimson is annual; white and red clovers can persist beyond one season. Their varied growth habits cover soil and offer blooms for visiting insects when allowed to flower. With compatible root bacteria, clovers fix nitrogen for their own growth, later returning some through decomposing residues. This small packet covers roughly 3-6 sq. ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThree useful clovers for a living patch of soil cover.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trifolium incarnatum, T. repens and T. pratense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaturity or display:\u003c\/strong\u003e Establishment and flowering vary; allow at least 30 days of growth before termination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mixed low and upright clovers; height varies by species and stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcast at 1-2 lb per 1,000 sq ft; approximately 1,000 seeds cover 3-6 sq ft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the variety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson, white and red clovers have long been grown as forage and soil-building legumes. This blend brings their different life cycles together: crimson is annual, white Dutch is perennial, and medium red is usually a short-lived perennial. It is a multi-species mix, not a single cultivar with one uniform maturity date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStarting seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBroadcast in spring or late summer; rake in 1\/8 in. and firm. Sprouts in 2-10 days at 65-80 F. Rate: 1-2 lb.\/1,000 sq. ft. Keep moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare through the season\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a firm, weed-free seedbed and keep the shallow seed zone moist until established. Use a compatible clover inoculant where appropriate; nitrogen fixation depends on a functioning root-bacteria partnership. Avoid waterlogging. For dense cover, broadcast rather than spacing individual plants. At the stated rate, this approximately 1,000-seed packet is intended for a small patch, roughly 3-6 square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHarvest and use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCut before seed sets. Mowing may not kill perennial clover; fully terminate roots before the next crop. Allow residues to break down before planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSaving seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor soil-building use, terminate before mature seed forms. Seed saving requires separate collection and isolation appropriate to each clover species; harvesting the whole stand will not preserve the original blend percentages. Do not assume mowing has killed white or red clover, which can regrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeedlings compete poorly with established weeds. Watch for slugs, leaf-feeding insects and thin patches caused by dry soil or waterlogging. Perennial clovers can persist and self-sown plants may appear if allowed to seed. Fully end the stand before sowing a crop that needs a clean seedbed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is it ready?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablishment and flowering vary; allow at least 30 days of growth before termination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I grow it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a firm, weed-free seedbed and keep the shallow seed zone moist until established. Use a compatible clover inoculant where appropriate; nitrogen fixation depends on a functioning root-bacteria partnership. Avoid waterlogging. For dense cover, broadcast rather than spacing individual plants. At the stated rate, this approximately 1,000-seed packet is intended for a small patch, roughly 3-6 square feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I save seed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor soil-building use, terminate before mature seed forms. Seed saving requires separate collection and isolation appropriate to each clover species; harvesting the whole stand will not preserve the original blend percentages. Do not assume mowing has killed white or red clover, which can regrow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52508629958958,"sku":"GS8","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.allianceofnativeseedkeepers.com\/products\/clover-trio-cover-crop-mix","provider":"Alliance of Native Seedkeepers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}