Red Clover

Legumes

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense L.

Longevity: Perennial (acts as Biennial)

Palatability: High

Winter Hardiness: Good

Drought Tolerance: Fair

Cool or Warm Season: Cool

Bloat Hazard: Yes

Use and Comments: Excellent pasture renovation crop, short-term hay crop

Distribution in U.S.: Eastern half and Northwest

Height: 12-36 inches

Inflorescence: Heads consisting of up to 125 flowers; rose purple or deep purplish-red; heads nested in 2-3 leaves

Leaves: Palmately trifoliolate; leaflets not serrated; inverted V-shaped "water mark" usually present; large stipules; stems leaves and petioles pubescent

Roots: Taproot

Drainage: Somewhat Poorly Drained

Fertility: Medium

pH: 6.2-6.8

Color: Pure yellow to purple

Shape: Shortened mit

Pounds per Bushel: 60

Seeds per Pound: 275,000

Seeding Rate: 8-10 pounds PLS per acre

Seeding Date (Indiana): Jan 1 - May 1 or Aug 1 - Sept 1

Emergence Time (Days): 7

Optimum Germ. Temp. (F): 70°

Red Clover Seeds

Longevity: Perennial (acts as Biennial)

Palatability: High

Winter Hardiness: Good

Drought Tolerance: Fair

Cool or Warm Season: Cool

Bloat Hazard: Yes

Use and Comments: Excellent pasture renovation crop, short-term hay crop

Distribution in U.S.: Eastern half and Northwest

Height: 12-36 inches

Inflorescence: Heads consisting of up to 125 flowers; rose purple or deep purplish-red; heads nested in 2-3 leaves

Leaves: Palmately trifoliolate; leaflets not serrated; inverted V-shaped "water mark" usually present; large stipules; stems leaves and petioles pubescent

Roots: Taproot

Drainage: Somewhat Poorly Drained

Fertility: Medium

pH: 6.2-6.8

Color: Pure yellow to purple

Shape: Shortened mit

Pounds per Bushel: 60

Seeds per Pound: 275,000

Seeding Rate: 8-10 pounds PLS per acre

Seeding Date (Indiana): Jan 1 - May 1 or Aug 1 - Sept 1

Emergence Time (Days): 7

Optimum Germ. Temp. (F): 70°

Red Clover Seeds