Cover & Crops & Forages· Trifolium repens
White Clover Growing Guide
Low-growing perennial legume used as a living mulch, pasture component, and ground cover. Excellent nitrogen fixer (75-150 kg N/ha/yr) with strong creeping stolon growth.
Growing Conditions
Soil Requirements
Soil Type & pH
Best soil types: loam, clay loam, silt loam
pH range: 5.5 - 7.5 (optimal: 6.5)
Drainage: moderate
Nutrient Needs (N-P-K)
Planting Guide
Yield & Economics
Common Pests & Diseases
Common Pests
- clover root weevil
- slugs
- leatherjackets
Common Diseases
- clover rot
- leaf spot
- stolon rot
Use to identify issues early and prevent crop losses.
Growing Tips
Ideal as a living mulch undersown in orchards, vineyards, or wide-row crops; tolerates moderate mowing and foot traffic.
Requires adequate phosphorus and potassium for persistence; conduct soil tests before establishment.
Avoid heavy nitrogen fertilization which suppresses clover in mixed swards and negates its nitrogen-fixing benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does White Clover take to grow?
White Clover typically takes 60 days from planting to harvest. Seeds germinate in about 7 days. The best planting season is spring, late summer.
What soil does White Clover need?
White Clover grows best in loam, clay loam, silt loam soil with a pH of 5.5-7.5. Moderate drainage is required.
What temperature does White Clover need?
White Clover grows best at 10-24°C. Frost tolerance: high. Heat tolerance: low.
What is the expected yield for White Clover?
White Clover yields approximately 6,000 kg dry matter/hectare under good conditions. Multiple harvests per year are possible (4).
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