In warmer climates, crimson will often reseed itself in the early fall if it is mowed in late August and given an application of 0-20-20 fertilizer at a rate of 200 lbs./acre.

Continue to maintain the pH at a level of 6.0 to 6.5. Fertilize as necessary with a non-nitrogen fertilizer such as 0-20-20 (pull a soil sample and have it tested to determine the exact amount and type of fertilizer for top-dressing the crop).

Marco Polo White Clover Marco Polo is an intermediate clover with medium to large leaves with a strong and erect growth making it an ideal deer food plot seed. White Clover can be planted in the spring or the fall. If planted in the fall, allow at least 8 weeks before frost. Frost seeding also works well.

“But the No. 1 food plot choice for deer hunters who also hunt turkeys is Imperial Whitetail Clover. It offers the best of both worlds. It attracts both game animals.”

Pure or legume dominant swards of white and red clover generally require annual applications of phosphorus (P) and sulphur (S). They may also require potassium (K) depending on soil Quick Test K (QT K) levels, lime to maintain soil pH and molybdenum (Mo), depending on herbage levels.

Nitrogen is "fixed" in clovers through a symbiotic relationship with Rhizobium bacteria that infects the plant's roots. The plant provides energy for the bacteria, and bacteria provide the "machinery" necessary to convert atmospheric nitrogen into a form available to plants.

Clover fixes its own nitrogen, so you don't need to fertilize your clover lawn regularly. However, if you notice competing grasses starting to overtake your lawn, you can use a low-nitrogen fertilizer to give your clover the phosphorus and potassium it needs to become hardier.

White clover is the most tolerant of grazing. Red clover provides greater forage yields and will be productive later into the summer than white clover. Annual lespedeza will provide more production during mid to late summer, especially on droughty hillsides.

White, red, berseem, balansa and crimson clovers are safe additions to any pasture or hayfield, but the closely related alsike clover (pictured below) has been connected to health problems in livestock.

An excellent mix for both turkey and deer would be 50 pounds of wheat, 5 pounds of Ladino or Durana clover, and 5 pounds of red clover per acre. Make sure you inoculate your clover seed with the correct strain of Rhizobium bacteria prior to planting, unless you purchased pre-inoculated seed.

Medicinal Uses and Indications Red clover is a source of many nutrients including calcium, chromium, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, thiamine, and vitamin C. Red clover is a rich source of isoflavones (chemicals that act like estrogens and are found in many plants).

Clover does not like acid soil. This inhibits growth. A pH of 5.2 to 5.5 is optimal for sandy soil, a pH of 6 to 6.5 is ideal for clay soil.

6 to 6.5 Clover does not like acid soil. This inhibits growth. A pH of 5.2 to 5.5 is optimal for sandy soil, a pH of 6 to 6.5 is ideal for clay soil.

If there are just a few clover plants in your lawn, Scotts® Spot Weed Control for Lawns will get the job done for most grass types; just be sure to follow the label directions. If you have a larger clover problem, or you want to feed your lawn and kill clover at the same time, try Scotts® Turf Builder® Triple Action.

Sweet clover is an opportunistic plant that takes advantage of good growing conditions when they are available. In grazing situations it can be a good feed resource.

Red CloverWhite CloverCrimson cloverTrifolium alexandrinu...Alsike cloverHare's‑foot clover Clover/Lower classifications