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Red Clover Seed
SKU:
2RC-P
UPC:
678482200265
$11.99 - $255.99
- Premium Oregon-grown seed
- Sprouts in 7-14 days
- For cover crops and lawn overseeding
- Excellent nitrogen fixation
Enhance your lawn, pasture, or cover crop with Desire Medium Red Clover Seed, a premium Oregon-grown legume with a 93% germination rate. Perfect for spring or early fall planting, this versatile seed thrives in full sun to partial shade and enriches soil naturally by fixing nitrogen. With minimal weed seed content and no noxious weeds, it’s ideal for sustainable lawns, forage, or cover crops. Sold in convenient 2 lb and 50 lb bags at a seeding rate of 0.5 lb per 1,000 sq. ft., Desire Medium Red Clover establishes quickly, providing healthy, vibrant growth while attracting pollinators to your garden. Achieve a lush, eco-friendly lawn or field with this reliable, high-quality red clover seed.
When to Apply
Best time to plant is in spring or early fall. Soil temperatures should be at least 50°F. Red Clover establishes quickly in cool, moist conditions.
Sunlight Requirements
Red Clover grows best in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Minimum 4–6 hours of sunlight per day is recommended.
Germination Rate
This seed has a 93% total germination rate. Expect sprouting within 7–14 days under ideal conditions, with full establishment in 4–6 weeks.
Seed Composition
- Desire Medium Red Clover: 99.46% (93% Total Germ, Oregon Origin)
- Other Crop Seed: 0.00%
- Inert Matter: 0.52%
- Weed Seed: 0.02%
- Noxious Weed Seeds: None Found
Coverage Area
- Seeding Rate: 0.5 lb per 1,000 sq. ft.
- Bag Sizes: 2 lb or 50 lb
- Example: A 2 lb bag covers ~4,000 sq. ft., and a 50 lb bag covers ~100,000 sq. ft. (2.3 acres)
Maintenance & Care
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist until germination. Red Clover is drought-tolerant once established.
- Mowing: Can be cut after 8–10 inches to encourage regrowth; ideal for forage or cover crops.
- Fertilizing: Prefers nitrogen-free soil as it fixes its own nitrogen. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.
Soil Preparation
- Clear weeds and debris.
- Loosen the top 1–2 inches of soil for small-seeded legumes.
- Red Clover prefers a soil pH of 6.0–7.0.
Origin & Quality
All Desire Medium Red Clover seed is Oregon-grown and carefully tested. It contains almost no inert matter, minimal weed seeds, and no noxious weed seeds.
FAQ
- Can I plant this in my lawn? Red Clover is often used as a lawn overseed for nitrogen enrichment, but it may flower and attract pollinators.
- Is it safe for livestock or pets? Yes, Red Clover is commonly used as forage and is safe when established.
- When can I harvest or mow? For forage, cut after 8–10 inches of growth. For cover cropping, mow before flowering if desired.
- Premium Oregon-grown seed
- Sprouts in 7-14 days
- For cover crops and lawn overseeding
- Excellent nitrogen fixation
Enhance your lawn, pasture, or cover crop with Desire Medium Red Clover Seed, a premium Oregon-grown legume with a 93% germination rate. Perfect for spring or early fall planting, this versatile seed thrives in full sun to partial shade and enriches soil naturally by fixing nitrogen. With minimal weed seed content and no noxious weeds, it’s ideal for sustainable lawns, forage, or cover crops. Sold in convenient 2 lb and 50 lb bags at a seeding rate of 0.5 lb per 1,000 sq. ft., Desire Medium Red Clover establishes quickly, providing healthy, vibrant growth while attracting pollinators to your garden. Achieve a lush, eco-friendly lawn or field with this reliable, high-quality red clover seed.
When to Apply
Best time to plant is in spring or early fall. Soil temperatures should be at least 50°F. Red Clover establishes quickly in cool, moist conditions.
Sunlight Requirements
Red Clover grows best in full sun, but tolerates partial shade. Minimum 4–6 hours of sunlight per day is recommended.
Germination Rate
This seed has a 93% total germination rate. Expect sprouting within 7–14 days under ideal conditions, with full establishment in 4–6 weeks.
Seed Composition
- Desire Medium Red Clover: 99.46% (93% Total Germ, Oregon Origin)
- Other Crop Seed: 0.00%
- Inert Matter: 0.52%
- Weed Seed: 0.02%
- Noxious Weed Seeds: None Found
Coverage Area
- Seeding Rate: 0.5 lb per 1,000 sq. ft.
- Bag Sizes: 2 lb or 50 lb
- Example: A 2 lb bag covers ~4,000 sq. ft., and a 50 lb bag covers ~100,000 sq. ft. (2.3 acres)
Maintenance & Care
- Watering: Keep soil consistently moist until germination. Red Clover is drought-tolerant once established.
- Mowing: Can be cut after 8–10 inches to encourage regrowth; ideal for forage or cover crops.
- Fertilizing: Prefers nitrogen-free soil as it fixes its own nitrogen. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers.
Soil Preparation
- Clear weeds and debris.
- Loosen the top 1–2 inches of soil for small-seeded legumes.
- Red Clover prefers a soil pH of 6.0–7.0.
Origin & Quality
All Desire Medium Red Clover seed is Oregon-grown and carefully tested. It contains almost no inert matter, minimal weed seeds, and no noxious weed seeds.
FAQ
- Can I plant this in my lawn? Red Clover is often used as a lawn overseed for nitrogen enrichment, but it may flower and attract pollinators.
- Is it safe for livestock or pets? Yes, Red Clover is commonly used as forage and is safe when established.
- When can I harvest or mow? For forage, cut after 8–10 inches of growth. For cover cropping, mow before flowering if desired.
