Description
Miniclover (Trifolium repens) is a perennial clover which is great to use in lawn mixtures as a natural fertilizer similarly to Microclover. White clover takes nitrogen out of the air, bringing this most essential fertilizer “down-to-earth” by means of nitrogen-fixing bacteria living in nodes along the roots. Of course, all at no cost to you, in terms either of money or of maintenance. Miniclover, a very small leaved white clover only reaching approximately 4 inches in height, also produces stolons so that it can spread itself evenly over the ground. Adding just 2 – 5% of Miniclover to the turf seed mixture will result in a much-improved lawn. It has all the benefits of regular clover just packed into smaller leaves. Miniclover’s ability to pull nitrogen from the air and fix or convert it to a usable form by the plants makes it a great companion for turf grass varieties just like Microclover. When Miniclover or Microclover is planted in warm temperatures and kept moist, you will have sprouts typically within 5 – 7 days.
- Many people also use this dwarf white clover for a ground cover when looking for a lawn alternative.
- You can grow this seed in USDA Zones 3 – 10 as a perennial. Sow 1 – 2 pounds of clover seeds per 1,000 SF.
