| Species: |
Ball clover (Trifolium nigrescens L.) |
| Cultivars: |
non available; just ‘common’ |
| Origin: |
Mediterranean region |
| Use: |
Grazing, pasture |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span: |
Short, 1-2 feet tall, erect growth, similar in appearance to white clover however, ball is an annual.
Annual |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
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6.5 and up
Loam, clay-loam. Tolerates poor drainage. Prefers moist bottomlands but adapts to fairly dry sites also.
Good moisture conditions.
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production: |
3-4 lb/A
September-November
0.1-0.25 inch
$15-18/A
April-May
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| Notes: |
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- Starts spring growth later than most annual clovers.
- Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to ball clover (Type B).
- Poor seedling vigor but excellent reseeding ability.
- High bloat potential.
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