Sweetclover is an upright annual or biennial cool season legume. Its extensive root taproot is great for soil building and subsoiling. In addition, it is a very durable legume as it can grow in most environmental situations. Once established, it is very drought tolerant. It attracts many beneficial insects, including honeybees. It is best planted at least six weeks before avergae first frost so roots can develop as this will reduce the risk of the plant winter heaving.
Type: Legume
Season: Cool Season
Seeding & Growth
Precision: Not recommended
Drilled: 10 lb/A, 1/4" to 1/2" deep
Broadcast: 15 lb/A
Aerial: 18 lb/A
Dates: At least 6 weeks before average first frost in fall, May also be frost seeded
Avg seeds/lb: 258,600
Emergence: 7 days
Height: 1.5'-7'
Inoculate: Yes, alfalfa or sweetclover inoculant
Inter-seeding: Yes, ask a specialist for details
Drought and Heat: Excellent heat and drought tolerance
Flooding: Tolerates long flooding and ponding
