Medium Red Clover Lawn Seed

Overview

Benefits

• Nitrogen fixation: Medium red clover can fix up to 120 units of nitrogen per acre, enriching soil for subsequent crops.

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• Forage quality: Provides high-quality feed for cattle and other livestock, with multiple harvests possible in a season.

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• Weed suppression: Its dense growth helps reduce weed competition.

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• Soil improvement: Ideal as a cover crop to loosen soil and improve fertility.

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Planting and Management

• Seeding time: Fall, winter, or spring when nighttime temperatures are consistently 50–65°F; frost seeding in March–April is common.

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• Seeding rate: Broadcast or drill at 8–12 lbs per acre, with seeds inoculated with Rhizobium leguminosarum for optimal nitrogen fixation.

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• Soil requirements: Prefers well-drained loamy soils with pH 6.0 or higher, but tolerates lower fertility and slightly acidic soils better than alfalfa.

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• Harvesting: Clip or mow after flowering to stimulate regrowth; leave at least 2 inches of growth after each harvest.

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• Pest and disease management: Use resistant varieties like Kenland or Kenstar to control diseases such as anthracnose, powdery mildew, and root/crown rots.

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Varieties

• Kenland: High-yielding, disease-resistant, longer-lived, suitable for southern Corn Belt conditions.

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• Kenstar: Similar to Kenland, slightly higher yield in first two harvest years, resistant to anthracnose and powdery mildew.

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Uses

• Forage: Hay, silage, pasture for livestock.
• Cover crop: Improves soil structure, adds nitrogen, and suppresses weeds.
• Wildlife plots: Provides food and habitat for wildlife.Medium red clover is a versatile, fast-growing legume that enhances soil fertility, supports livestock nutrition, and can be integrated into crop rotations or forage systems effectively.

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