{"product_id":"alsike-clover-rhizocoated-lb","title":"Alsike Clover - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eTrifolium hybridum\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eShort-lived perennial, cool-season legume.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Clover for Cool, Moist, and Difficult Ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlsike clover is a practical choice for sites that stay too cool or wet for many other forage legumes. It is well adapted to moist bottomland, poorly drained ground, and moderately acidic soils, and it tolerates cold winters and spring frost heaving. Use it in northern and cool-season regions, irrigated pastures, low spots, or other fields where dependable spring growth matters more than hot-weather performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are usually productive for about three to five years and may naturally reseed when some flowers are allowed to mature. The fine stems and leafy growth provide useful hay or grazing forage, while the white-to-pink flowers supply nectar for bees and other beneficial insects. When nodulation is active, the crop also fixes atmospheric nitrogen and contributes nitrogen-rich residue to the soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlsike performs best in a mixture with compatible cool-season grasses. The grass helps support its fine stems, improves stand structure, and makes the planting easier to manage for pasture or hay. Growth is strongest during cool spring conditions and slows when soils become hot or dry, so this is not the best clover for hot southern climates, drought-prone fields, or very sandy soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEstablishment and Management\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a clean, firm seedbed and keep this small seed close to the surface. Good seed-to-soil contact is more important than deep covering; after broadcasting, press or roll the seedbed lightly. Maintain dependable moisture through germination and early rooting, and limit competition from established sod until seedlings are secure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor pasture use, wait until plants are well rooted before the first grazing and leave enough stubble for recovery. Rotational grazing or infrequent cutting generally supports better persistence than repeated close defoliation. Because alsike clover can present bloat and photosensitization concerns, it is best used as part of a grass mixture. It should not be used as a major component of horse pasture or hay without guidance from a veterinarian or local Extension specialist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 lb per acre (about 0.35–0.45 lb per 1,000 sq ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e About ¼ inch in a firm seedbed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall or spring when cool conditions and dependable moisture support establishment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 5–10 days under favorable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 18 inches under typical management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pasture mixtures, hay, green manure, pollinator habitat, and wet-site soil cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No additional inoculant is needed. The seed is Nitrocoated with the appropriate Rhizobium bacteria to support nodulation and nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum order quantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 pounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote for certified organic growers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrocoated seed is conventionally grown, non-GMO seed with no fungicide or insecticide seed treatment applied before coating. The coating contains certified organic powdered limestone, an organically approved binder, and an OMRI-approved peat-based inoculant, applied through an OMRI-approved process on a dedicated Nitrocoated-seed treatment line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PV Drop Ship","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544026177649,"sku":"SCL300","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/alsike-clover-nitrocoated-seed-lb.jpg?v=1766095063","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/alsike-clover-rhizocoated-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}