Clover Seed Prices and Planting Methods Explained in Detail

Clover is a plant that symbolizes good luck. Its leaf is made up of three leaflets, shaped like a heart. It is also the national flower of Ireland. Besides being grown in European and North African countries, China has some wild and introduced varieties, often planted in parks for ornamental effect. Now let us take a look at clover seed prices and planting methods explained.

1. How much does a jin of clover seed cost?

Clover seeds usually range from around ten-plus yuan to several tens of yuan; some are cheap and some are expensive, and the price is affected by many factors. For example, the variety you buy, the quantity you buy, the region where you buy, and the time of purchase will all make a big difference in price.

When buying clover seeds, you will find that the seeds are very small, especially white clover seeds, whose diameter is almost no more than 1mm; if your eyesight is poor, you may not even be able to spot these seeds. Therefore, before sowing, the land must be finely prepared. First, construction waste, weeds and so on in the land should be cleared away. Second, the soil should be watered so that the weeds above grow out, after which they are pulled out, and then the clover seeds are sown.

Clover seedlings grow very slowly, and if there are weeds, they will affect their growth, so we can reduce weeds by increasing the sowing rate. When sowing, it is best to choose shallow tillage, then add some compound fertilizer and organic fertilizer so that they have sufficient nutrients for growth, which helps emergence.

2. Introduction to clover planting methods

1. Sowing

The planting time for clover is generally chosen in spring and autumn, that is, March to April and September each year, because the temperature at this time is more suitable for their growth. Before sowing, it is best to soak and sprout the clover seeds, so that the survival rate after sowing is higher.

2. Land preparation

We have already introduced some details of land preparation above. Here we emphasize again that the land must be leveled before sowing, and a place with relatively moist soil should be chosen for planting. If it is mixed planting, the sowing rate can be reduced.

3. Appropriate fertilization

Clover belongs to the legume family, so its nitrogen-fixing ability is relatively strong. During the seedling stage, before rhizobia have formed, nitrogen fertilizer should be supplemented, which is more conducive to thick and strong seedling growth. Of course, later, phosphorus fertilizer or potassium fertilizer can also be added according to its growth conditions.

4. Daily management

The emergence stage of clover takes a relatively long time, so it is easily invaded by weeds. Therefore, during the emergence period, weeds must be removed frequently, especially for clover sown in spring; this step must be done well.

When the temperature is relatively high, clover enters a dormant period and does not grow, and it is very easy for missing seedlings to occur due to high temperature and drought. At this time, replanting can be carried out in autumn.

Clover has relatively few pests and diseases. If it is not harvested in time, powdery mildew, brown spot and so on are very likely to appear, so attention should be paid to prevention in this regard.