| Species: |
Red clover (Trifolium pratense L.) |
| Cultivars: |
Cherokee |
| Origin: |
Europe |
| Use: |
Hay, grazing. |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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3-4 feet tall, erect, leaves pubescent; presence of watermark; red flowers.
- Weak perennial stands last 2 to 3 years in Midwest US.
- Annual in lower south.
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| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature:
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6.0-8.0
Loam, clay-loam.
35-65 inches.
-38º F (minimum). Good cold tolerance.
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production: |
12-15 lb/A
September-October
<0.25 inch
$20-25/A
March-June
3000-5000 lb/A
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| Notes: |
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- Low bloat potential.
- Can be mixed with small grain to extend grazing season.
- Contains low percentage of hard seed (poor reseeder).
- High seedling vigor.
- Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to red clover (Type B).
- Late maturing.
- Better suited for hay production than other clovers due to upright and later growth in the season.
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