Subterranean Clover Seeds
LATIN NAME
Trifolium subterraneum
SEASON
Annual
BLOOM COLOR
White
WHEN TO PLANT
Fall
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
High protein
MOISTURE REQUIREMENTS
Moderate
ACIDIC SOIL TOLERANCE
Good
COLD TOLERANCE
Good
HEAT TOLERANCE
Moderate
SHADE TOLERANCE
Good
FERTILITY NEEDS
Low
MATURE HEIGHT
6 - 15 inches
About...
Subterranean Clover (Trifolium Subterraneum) - Subterranean clover is an annual clover well adapted to warm moist winter and dry summers. Flourishes in Australia, used as a rangeland legume in Western Oregon and California. Suitable for foothills and non-irrigated pastures. A portion of the seed head buries in the soil giving this clover its name and causes a difficult seed harvest
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Planting Directions
SOWING TEMPERATURE
50F+
SEEDING RATE
20 - 25 lbs per acre
AVERAGE GERM TIME
7 - 14 days
PLANTING DEPTH
1/4 - 1/2 inch
SOWING METHOD
Broadcast or drill
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
USDA ZONES
3 - 10
ESTABLISHMENT RATE
Moderate
Subterranean Clover (Trifolium Subterraneum) - Subterranean clover is an annual clover well adapted to warm moist winter and dry summers. Flourishes in Australia when grown from bulk clover seeds, used as a rangeland legume in Western Oregon and California. Suitable for foothills and non-irrigated pastures. A portion of the seed head buries in the soil giving this clover its name and causes a difficult seed harvest. This clover is considered a reseeding winter annual plant. Needs 15 inches of rainfall, grows to 3000 feet elevation. Tolerant to acidic soils, requires well-drained soil. Used for permanent pastures.
Inoculated Seed - Our subterranean clover seed has been coated with an inoculant for better establishment. Nitrogen fixation is a one of the key values found in legumes and can only occur with the proper inoculation. Although many strains or Rhizobium may be present in the soil, all are not equally beneficial. With Nitro-Coat® each seed is inoculated with the correct Rhizobium strains and coated through a proven process that ensures a very high level of successful inoculation. A key to any successful establishment and early seed development is moisture. Nitro-Coat® is naturally water absorbent and helps attract soil moisture to the seed, getting your stand established quickly. This coating process which Outsidepride utilizes, assures that only the top-performing and crop-specific rhizobia will be applied to ensure your clovers reach maximum nodulation, stand establishment, and yield potential. With Nitro-Coat® each seed is inoculated with the correct Rhizobium strains and coated through a proven process that ensures a very high level of successful inoculation. The weight of the clover seeds will contain approximately 34% coating material that contains the inoculant and water holding material for better establishment and viability of the seed. There is no difference in the seeding rates between the coated and raw seed due to the increased germination and viability of the bulk clover seeds that are coated and inoculated. This coating material is not OMRI certified.
Seeding rate 20 to 25 lbs/acre.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Subterranean Clover High In Protein?
Very high forage yields, perfect for pastures and grazing livestock. This annual clover grows densely, producing abundant, nutrient-rich forage. With strong germination and adaptability to full sun or shade, it ensures a reliable, robust forage crop.
Does It Reseed Itself?
A self-reseeding annual, making it ideal for low-maintenance cover and pasture. It naturally drops seeds at season's end, creating a healthier, returning forage and ground cover.
Is It Adaptable To Various Soils?
Highly soil adaptable, thriving in moist to well-drained soils across various USDA zones. Ideal for pastures, meadows, and gardens, this drought-tolerant clover seeds enriches soil with nitrogen, supporting wild life growth in diverse environment
Is It Good For Hot Climates?
A cool-season annual it thrives in cooler temperatures, making it ideal for winter cover and early forage. This hardy clover seed for lawns grows well in meadows, pastures, and gardens, offering lush, healthier ground cover in mild climates.
What Is The Seeding Rate & Planting Time?
Sow 20 - 25 pounds per acre and cover no more than 1/2 inch deep. Typically planted in late summer or early autumn, ideally just before the first expected fall rains in areas with no irrigation.
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