Ball Clover | |
| Species: | Ball Clover |
| Scientific Name: | Trifolium nigrescens |
| Cultivars: | Common, Segrest |
| Growth Habit: | Short, 1-2 feet tall, erect growth, low growing, looks like white clover. |
| Life Cycle: | Annual |
| Origin: | Mediterranean Region |
| Production Season: | March to June. Late maturing, late production, similar to Arrowleaf clover. |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on maturity (leaf:stem ratio) Usually medium to high crude protein; medium to high digestibility. |
| Use: | Grazing. |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Sandy loam, to clay. Prefers low wet areas. Tolerates poor drainage |
| pH: | 6.5 and higher |
| Rainfall: | High moisture conditions. Poor drought tolerance |
| Temperature: | Cold tolerance is high |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | October to December |
| Planting Depth: | 1/10 -1/4 inch |
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| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
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Notes | |
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