A Detailed Guide to Planting Clover Seeds

Clover seeds are generally planted in spring or autumn. For spring sowing, pay attention to the temperature and keep it above 15°C. For autumn sowing, earlier is better than later, so as not to affect its overwintering. Select plump seeds and soak them in a solution containing ammonium molybdate for 12 hours. Prepare the potting soil with leaf mold and mountain soil to provide an acidic growing environment. Then place the seeds on the surface of the potting soil and cover them with fine soil. Water thoroughly and place in a ventilated spot; they will sprout after 5 days.

I. Selecting Seeds

To ensure the germination rate of clover, selecting good seeds is very necessary. The surface of the seeds should be clean, and the grains should be plump, with no empty seeds. Soak the seeds in water, add a small amount of ammonium molybdate, soak for 12 hours, then take them out and store them in fine soil.

II. Sowing Time

Clover is generally sown in spring or autumn, when the temperature is more suitable for its growth. Spring sowing usually takes place in March-April, and it can be sown once the temperature is above 15°C. Autumn sowing should be earlier, in August-September; too late will affect its overwintering.

III. Preparing the Potting Soil

Clover is suitable for growing in clay soil and prefers an acidic environment. However, it itself has low requirements for soil and can also grow in sandy soil, but it is not tolerant of saline-alkaline conditions. Choose leaf mold for the mix and add a small amount of mountain soil, which is more helpful for its growth.

IV. Sowing Method

After preparing the potting soil, place the seeds on the surface of the potting soil and cover with a layer of fine soil. Do not plant the seeds too deep, so as not to affect their emergence. After sowing, water thoroughly and place in a ventilated spot. They generally sprout in about 5 days; when they grow to 10 cm, they need to be misted to maintain relatively high air humidity.