{"product_id":"medium-red-clover-food-plot-seed","title":"Medium Red Clover Food Plot Seed","description":"\u003cp\u003eMedium red clover is the most widely grown of the true clovers and is renowned for its versatility and adaptability. This herbaceous perennial features a number of leafy stems rising from a crown, with stems reaching 2 to 3 feet under favorable conditions. Known for its high nutritional value and palatability, medium red clover is an excellent choice for both pasture and hay. Acreage in red clover in the United States is estimated at 8 to 10 million, underscoring its importance in forage production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Establishment\u003c\/strong\u003e: Establishes early and aggressively, ensuring a quick start to the growing season. Germinates in 6-7 days in 60-degree soil temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh Productivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Highly productive with rapid recovery after cutting, offering superior ware tolerance and very high recuperative ability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent for fixing nitrogen, improving soil fertility for subsequent crops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Attracts pollinators, supporting biodiversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can be used for both forage and cover cropping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide Soil Adaptability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grows under a wide variety of soil conditions, from full sun to light shade, and thrives best in soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood Winter Hardiness\u003c\/strong\u003e: Exhibits good winter hardiness and fair drought tolerance, ensuring reliability in various climates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Cool season perennial legume.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e: Herbaceous perennial with stems reaching 2 to 3 feet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLongevity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perennial with a seed count of 756,000 seeds per pound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeed Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Canadian grown seed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Inoculated\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ensures better germination and establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Rate\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seed at 15-18 lbs\/acre when planted alone, and 6-8 lbs\/acre when used in mixes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Depth\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plant seeds at a depth of 1\/4-1\/2 inch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Early spring to late summer for optimal establishment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeeding Method\u003c\/strong\u003e: Can be frost seeded, enhancing flexibility in planting times.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Plot Uses\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium red clover is an excellent choice for food plots. Its high protein content and rapid recovery after grazing make it highly attractive to deer. The ability to establish quickly and thrive in a variety of soil conditions ensures a reliable and productive food plot. Additionally, the clover's attraction to pollinators can enhance the overall biodiversity of the plot, providing multiple benefits to the ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c!-- x-tinymce\/html --\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMedium red clover from Elk Mound Seed is an ideal addition to any forage program or food plot, offering high nutritional value, exceptional adaptability, and environmental benefits. Its ability to grow under a wide range of conditions and its high palatability make it a preferred choice for farmers and deer hunters alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elk Mound Seed","offers":[{"title":"3 lb","offer_id":46124261310600,"sku":"EMS00160-3LB","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 lb","offer_id":46124261343368,"sku":"EMS00160-50LB","price":189.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 lb","offer_id":46124261376136,"sku":"EMS00160-12LB","price":69.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/apigzdard__24258.webp?v=1781806488","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/medium-red-clover-food-plot-seed","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}