| Species: |
White clover (Trifolium repens L.) |
| Cultivars: |
Durana, Patriot (recent release);
Old white dutch (Old release) |
| Origin: |
Mediterranean region |
| Use: |
Grazing, pasture. |
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| Description: |
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General:
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- Short, 1-2 feet tall, decumbent, sod forming. Leaves glabrous (no hairs), presence of water mark. Leaves more rounded than arrowleaf clover.
- Types:
- Small - leaves wild type
- Intermediate - leaves common type
- Ladino - large leaves and erect growth
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| Life Span: |
Short-lived perennial, (annual). |
| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Rainfall:
Temperature
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6.0-7.5
Loam, clay-loam; adapted to wet clay bottom soils; low salinity tolerance.
40-100 inches.
Good cold tolerance.
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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-October
<0.1 inch
$8-10/A
March-May
2000-4000 lb/A
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| Notes: |
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- Medium bloat potential.
- Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to white clover (Type B).
- Late maturing.
- High reseeding potential.
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