{"title":"Clovers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"crimson-clover","title":"Crimson Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCrimson Clover is a quick-maturing cover crop that is easily tilled and broken down, producing readily available organic matter. This robust legume fixes 70 - 140lbs of nitrogen per acre (1.5 - 3lbs\/1000 sq. ft) and scavenges other nutrients, adding fertility to the soil. It is also very effective at suppressing weeds and providing habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects.   \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCan be planted as a garden companion, a singular cover crop, or combined with other species to grow a diverse green manure. Crimson Clover was traditionally planted in the fall and tilled back into the soil for improved spring fertility. However, it can be sown nearly any time of year as a rich nitrogen source. Grows as a winter annual in Zone 6 or warmer and as a spring\/summer annual for colder climates.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlants generally bloom in spring regardless of planting date. When used as a cover crop, it is usually mowed or tilled within 7-10 days of blooming as the plants become more fibrous past this point. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eCrimson Clover is a restorative cover crop that improves challenging soil conditions, however, it performs best in well-drained soils with moderate fertility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-GEO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e250g covers approximately 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 kg covers approximately 4000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garlic Boy Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 LB","offer_id":46911083348156,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":46911083380924,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 LB","offer_id":46911083413692,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/files\/CrimsonClover.jpg?v=1780469194"},{"product_id":"red-clover","title":"Red Clover Single Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRed Clover is an extremely versatile plant species, making it one of the most widely used cover crop choices for growers across Canada and the United States. It thrives in many different soils and under variable growing conditions.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is often planted with other cover crop species to help improve fertility. A healthy stand of Red Clover can fix up to 120 lbs of nitrogen per acre (3 lbs\/1000 sq. ft). Deep taproots also allow the plants to access nutrients lower down in the soil profile and slowly release them when the leaves and roots decompose.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eRed Clover attracts many beneficial insects, provides flowers for pollinators and supports microbial life in the soil. The thick roots create soil-penetrating channels, allowing better internal drainage. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eOnce established, Red Clover is a good weed suppressor. It can self-seed if left alone, be mowed 2 to 3 times per season and handle large amounts of foot traffic.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen used as a cover crop, it can be planted as a winter annual, biannual or short-lived perennial. It is hardy to zone 3, however, easily survives winter in colder zones with good snow cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-GEO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e250g covers 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 kg covers 4000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garlic Boy Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 LB","offer_id":46911081447612,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":46911081480380,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 LB","offer_id":46911081513148,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/files\/RedClover.jpg?v=1780469196"},{"product_id":"sweet-clover","title":"Sweet Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSweet clover is an excellent soil builder and conditioner that adds nutrients through nitrogen fixation and scavenging from lower depths. Its extremely deep penetrating taproots can extend down to 5 feet, helping to break up hard-packed soils, allowing increased water infiltration and improved growing conditions for the following crops.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe plants can grow successfully on marginal soil, making them ideal for soil remediation or improving areas that have been degraded. The flowers also provide abundant food for pollinators and beneficial insects. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet Clover often comes in a mix of plants producing both yellow and white blooms. Growing a combination of both allows for a broader range of benefits than using only one. Sweet Yellow Clover is more drought-tolerant and has more biomass, while Sweet White Clover has more extensive roots, which makes it a better soil conditioner. Each variety also starts blooming at a different time, allowing for a longer period of flowering to feed pollinators.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is best to grow Sweet Clover as a biennial, allowing it to establish itself in the first season and regrow in the second season. When used as green manure, it should be tilled when 6\" to 8\" tall in the second season. If being used as food for pollinators, it should be mowed or tilled after flowering but before seeds develop in the second season. If self-seeding is desired, the plants can be left until fall and then mowed or tilled. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-GEO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e250g covers 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 kg covers 4000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garlic Boy Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 LB","offer_id":46910983471292,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":46910983504060,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 LB","offer_id":46910983536828,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/files\/SweetClover1.jpg?v=1780469204"},{"product_id":"alsike-clover","title":"Alsike Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlsike Clover is a versatile cover crop that can grow in areas where many other clover species struggle. It can tolerate wet growing conditions and even survive flooding for up to 2 or 3 weeks. It grows well in soils that are too acidic or alkaline for other clovers and also performs well on clay soils. Alsike does poorly under dry conditions and does not tolerate drought.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Like other clovers, Alsike is a legume that fixes between 70 - 120 lbs of nitrogen per acre (1.5 - 3 lbs\/1000 sq. ft) and scavenges other nutrients, adding fertility to the soil. It also provides habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects. Its biomass breaks down easily when mowed, producing readily available organic matter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlsike Clover is best planted as a garden companion cover crop or in combination with other species to grow a diverse canopy cover. Its weak stems make it prone to falling over and lodging, so other species, such as grasses, help to keep the plants upright. It can be planted into bare soil or overseeded into existing vegetation such as grass cover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrows as a perennial in Zone 3 or warmer. Prefers full sun and cool summer conditions. It can be planted in spring or fall. However, young plants require at least six weeks of growing season before freezing temperatures if planted in fall. The plants are hardy and can be mowed when needed. Most growers mow at least once during or after flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eNon-GEO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e250g covers approximately 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 kg covers approximately 4000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eFOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garlic Boy Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 LB","offer_id":46910981144764,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":46910981177532,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 LB","offer_id":46910981210300,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/files\/AlsikeCloverFlower.jpg?v=1780469206"},{"product_id":"persian-clover","title":"Persian Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePersian Clover is an annual legume that is native to the Eastern Mediterranean region. The pink flowers are wonderfully fragrant and attract many beneficial insects and pollinators. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is fast-growing, producing a thick high-yielding canopy that is perfect for livestock or wildlife feed, protects the soil and is extremely competitive against weeds.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian Clover is capable of fixing large amounts of nitrogen (up to 150 lbs per acre) in a short period of time. Its rapid growth makes it ideal for soils needing a quick fertility boost. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePersian Clover is very well adapted to various soil types, tolerating both waterlogging and mild soil salinity. It can be grown as a single species but is typically grown with other cover crops such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garlicgardening.com\/products\/annual-ryegrass\" title=\"Ryegrass\"\u003eAnnual Ryegrass\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/garlicgardening.com\/products\/daikon-tilling-radish\" title=\"Daikon Radish\"\u003eDaikon Radish\u003c\/a\u003e and cereals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GEO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e250g covers approximately 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 kg covers approximately 4000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garlic Boy Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 LB","offer_id":46910972362940,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":46910972395708,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 LB","offer_id":46910972428476,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/files\/PersianClover1.jpg?v=1780478053"},{"product_id":"berseem-clover","title":"Berseem Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eBerseem Clover is a cool-season annual that is native to the Mediterranean region. For thousands of years, it has been grown in the Nile Delta and, therefore, is also known as Egyptian Clover. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eIt is a fast-growing legume that establishes quickly, often filling in bare spots where other cover crops fail to grow. It has a high salt tolerance, high nitrogen fixation rate, and an ability to form synergistic relationships with Alfalfa, Ryegrass and other cover crop species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e Can be grown in a wide range of soils, including slightly acidic, neutral and alkaline. It tolerates poor drainage and brief periods of waterlogging. Performance is remarkably better than that of other clover species in wet, poorly drained soils. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBerseem Clover is high-yielding, has great nutritional quality for livestock and wildlife, helps prevent soil erosion and creates habitat for beneficial insects. When temperatures exceed 15 degrees C, plantings are ready to cut after 60 days. Once established, cutting every 30 days encourages growth and increased Nitrogen production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eHealthy stands of Berseem Clover can fix up to 200 lbs\/acre (3.5 lbs\/\u003cspan\u003e1000 sq. ft)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof Nitrogen and up to 6500 lbs of biomass\/acre. Fibrous roots also aid the plants in\u003cbr\u003eretrieving and retaining other nutrients within the soil profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNon-GEO\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e250g covers approximately 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 kg covers approximately 4000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garlic Boy Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 LB","offer_id":46910940610748,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":46910940643516,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 LB","offer_id":46910940676284,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/files\/BerseemClover4A.jpg?v=1780480966"},{"product_id":"white-clover","title":"White Clover","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhite Clover is very popular with both rural and urban customers. It is a nitrogen-fixing legume that is commonly grown in lawns, gardens, pastures and deer plots. The low-growing plants can withstand foot traffic as well as mowing or grazing. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhite clover grows well in all soils, including both sand and clay. It tolerates full sun and shade. Once established, plants s\u003cspan\u003epread by above-ground stems or stolons that help fill bare spots without additional seeding.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eA healthy stand of White Clover can fix between 70 and 120 lbs of nitrogen per acre (1.5 - 3 lbs\/1000 sq. ft) and scavenges other nutrients, adding fertility to the soil. It also provides habitat for pollinators and beneficial insects. Its biomass breaks down easily when mowed or tilled, producing readily available organic matter. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt can be planted into bare soil or overseeded into existing vegetation such as grass turf. If planting into an existing cover, vegetation should be cut short, and the ground scarified before seeding to help with germination. A thin top dressing of soil with the seed can also be used. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eGrows as a perennial in Zone 3 or warmer. It can be planted in spring or fall, however, young plants require at least 6 weeks of growing season before freezing temperatures if planted in fall. The plants are hardy and can be mowed when needed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNon-GEO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e250g covers approximately 1000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e1 kg covers approximately 4000 sq. ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFOR PLANTING PURPOSES ONLY. Seed should not be used as food or feed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garlic Boy Farms","offers":[{"title":"2 LB","offer_id":46910913806524,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 LB","offer_id":46910913839292,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"25 LB","offer_id":46910913872060,"sku":null,"price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/files\/WhiteClover2.jpg?v=1780480977"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/5179\/2572\/collections\/Legume_63664505-beab-42fa-868e-5ce080a5bf70.webp?v=1782707843","url":"https:\/\/garlicgardening.com\/collections\/clovers.oembed","provider":"Garlic Boy Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}