CLOVERS

(annual) is a taller stemmed clover that is good for hay and grazing. It is a great addition to a cover crop mix and the flowers are attractive to many pollinators. Can be planted in the spring or late summer. Crimson clover mixed with a small grain or annual rye-grass in the fall after a short-season corn or other early-harvested summer crop can make a nice forage blend. Plant 15-25 lbs/Acres @ ¼ to ½ depth.

is a large leaf, productive legume. It has some drought and heat tolerance and can reduce fertilizer costs by fixing nitrogen to the soil. Makes a great addition to grass seed for either haying or grazing or can be used as a cover crop. Plant Feb – May, Aug. – Oct. Medium and fine-textured soils are preferable over sandy or gravelly soils. Plant rate for mono-culture 15 -20 lbs/acre, or mix with grass at 8-10 lbs/acre. If over-seeding into grass use 10-12 lbs/acre. Planting depth ¼” to ½”

(annual) is a fast growing legume. Comparable to alfalfa and crimson clover for feed. Can tolerate wet ground from flood irrigation. Does not tolerate cold or sandy soil. Plant around the same time as corn. Can grow up to 30 inches in height. Best when used for grazing, hay, or cover crop to mix with alfalfa or small grains. Plant 8-12 lbs/acre drilled, 15-20 lbs/acre broadcast, 3-6 lbs/acre in mixtures @ ¼ to ½ depth.

is a cool weather, erect growing, moderately winter hardy legume. It is widely used for forage. Make sure you have adequate water as it does not tolerate drought. Some say it creates a higher risk for bloating, likely because of its palatability to livestock. Be sure to intensely manage the stand to ensure a stand with more grass than clover. Include less frequent or longer grazing intervals to balance the proportion of grass to clover. Plant less than 2 lb/acre @ ¼ to ½ depth.

is a short lived, cool season clover that can tolerate acidic and alkaline soil types better than other clovers. It also can tolerate wetter planting sites better than other clovers. Alsike can cause bloating in cattle if not properly managed. Also do not allow horses to graze during summer or feed hay high in concentration to horses. Not shade tolerant so plant with shorter height grasses. Not recommended to plant monoculture, plant 1 lb per acre or less in mixture @ ¼ to ½ depth.

is a cool and moist climate perennial, that grows close to the ground and spreads out. It is widely adapted to several soil types. Almost primarily used as ground cover and yard grass. Highly palatable and nutritious for all classes of livestock but not a high forage producer. White Dutch is an excellent source of nectar for honey bees so if you enjoy being on your lawn and are allergic to bee stings plant at a lower rate. Can be planted with turf grass or over seeded on existing lawns. Plant 8 to 10 lbs/acre or .25 to .5 lb/1000 ft2 @ ¼ depth.

it can be found growing along roadsides, ditch banks and other non tillable areas in Utah. It can take a few years to establish but once established grows quickly considering it is one of the most drought and heat tolerant clovers available. It is great at attracting bees and other pollinators. It is known to increase honey and forage production but is less palatable for livestock because of bitterness and Coumarin content. Adapts well to many soil types and as a legume it is good at providing nitrogen for rangeland grasses. Tolerant of frost and cold temperatures but needs lots of sun. Can cause Coumarin toxicity in cattle if hay is baled when moldy. Not recommended planting monoculture, plant sparingly in a mix up to .75 lb/acre @ ¼ depth.