White clover | |
| Species: | White clover |
| Scientific Name: | Trifolium repens |
| Cultivars: | Osceola (developed in Florida, intermediate
type), RegalGraze (ladino or large type),
Patriot (recent release; intermediate by large
type), Louisiana S-1 (intermediate type), Durana
(intermediate type), Old white dutch (Old
release; intermediate type). |
| Growth Habit: | Types: a)short (wild types), small-leaves. b) medium (dutch clover), intermediate leaves c) Large (Ladino), large leaves and erect growth. Grows 1-2 feet tall, decumbent, sod forming. Leaves glabrous (no hairs), presence of watermark. |
| Life Cycle: | Annual in Florida, outside FL is a short-lived perennial |
| Origin: | Mediterranean region |
| Production Season: | Late January to June |
| Nutritive Value: | Varies depending on maturity (leaf:stem ratio) Usually medium to high crude protein; medium to high digestibility (72-75%). |
| Use: | Grazing, pasture |
| Herbarium Image: | For an herbarium image click this link, and this link. |
Adaptation | |
| Soil: | Adapted to wet clay bottom soils; loam, clay- loam, low salinity tolerance. |
| pH: | 6.0 - 7.5 |
| Rainfall: | 40-100 inches |
| Temperature: | Good cold tolerance |
Management | |
| Planting Date: | October 15 (North Florida) to November 15; whenever it gets cool |
| Planting Depth: | 0-1/4 inch |
| Seeding Rate: | |
| Seed Cost: | |
| Fertilization: | For fertilization info click this link |
| Production: | 2000-4000 lb dry matter/acre. Osceola has been superior in yield in several locations tested at UF with production ranging from 4500 to 7000 lb/acre. |
Notes | |
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