White Clover Planting Methods
The following is an introduction to the planting methods of white clover and related topics on the cultivation of flowers, providing a detailed introduction for netizens.
I: Morphological Characteristics
The seeds of white clover are very small, and the land should be finely cultivated, but it looks very pleasant after completion! It has great ornamental value, and of course, the grass also has very high feeding value.
White clover, also known as white flower clover, is a perennial herb with a rhizome, grows in tufts, and belongs to the warm-season grass species. The grass can reach a height of 1.5~1.8 meters. Interestingly, its spread and plant height are the same. The leaves are arch-shaped, bending towards the ground, and finally forming a fountain shape, with a leaf length of 60~90 cm. The leaves are light green with milky white stripes that are as long as the leaves. The paniculate inflorescence is deep pink, with the inflorescence 20~60 cm taller than the plant.
II: Main Value
Economic Value
White clover is a high-quality forage crop with rich nutrition; however, compared to alfalfa, its digestibility is lower for animals. Although the grass is rich in protein, the protein content gradually decreases as the grass grows, while the fiber content increases rapidly as the growth period progresses.
White clover is not resistant to trampling, but it has good ornamental value.
III: Main Planting Techniques
Planting Techniques
If planting in the north, the best planting times are April and September; in the south, where temperatures are higher, the planting time differs from that in the north. The best planting time is from March to April or September to October. Of course, when actually planting, decisions should be made flexibly based on local weather conditions.
Land Preparation
The seeds of white clover are very small, so special attention should be paid to the land preparation. The soil should be finely cultivated and turned over carefully to ensure the soil is crumbly and watered moderately to maintain some moisture.
Seeding Method
The seeds of white clover are very small, so broadcasting is generally used. The planting density can be maintained at about 10-15g of white clover seeds per square meter of soil.
Post-Sowing Management
To ensure forage yield, calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus fertilizers or superphosphate with lime should be applied after cutting, before winter, or in spring, at a rate of 20-25 kilograms per mu per year. When 80-90% of the capitulum becomes brown, we can harvest the seeds. Of course, we can also use topdressing, watering, and other methods to make the seeds mature at the same time, thereby reducing the workload of seed collection.
The above (Green Enthusiast Network) provides a comprehensive introduction to the planting methods of white clover and related maintenance methods of clover, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green enthusiasts.