What Is The Best Clover Species?

[@melissadecker393]

Really wish you had images of the clover type as you talked about them. Ty

[@HappyHeartLuvs]

Thank you, very helpful and most informative video thus far.

[@randalllunger6351]

Very informative; thanks. Presentation well organized. I would have benefited from a "white board" addition. It can be simple but it gives us a visual to either jot down or at least know that we're on the same page with you. It would also help us know the spelling of what we are asking for at the feed mill.

[@InformedOutdoors]

Thanks for the feedback! I will edit the video description to add that information. You're right, that would be very helpful. I will try to remember to add that type of information on any future food plot videos I do. Thanks again!

[@ms.l643]

Thanks for the video. You don't suck. You stayed on point and kept it under 5 minutes. Great!

[@InformedOutdoors]

Not sucking is all I strive for lol

[@lizardman1303]

Wish u would put pictures of the clover u were talking about

[@stevegermain1222]

Hey I'm just found you again although this is 3 years old I don't know if you gave up on it or not I really enjoy your information hope you're still putting out videos

[@quailjailss]

Don’t you DARE cuss on here! My poor innocent ears 😂 Great video! I was trying to decide on which clover to plant for my sheep

[@alwaysanovice]

I have to agree with the prior comment. However, I did write them down and Google it.😏 Thanks for the info! Very informative. I am performing a "hard reset" in my back yard. I'm going down to dirt and redoing it all. Clover lawns in small contained patches is what I will use instead if grass. Any advice would be appreciated.

[@jaymesjanes6923]

Planting my first true clover plot this year wanted a good growing clover for here in Georgia that's forgiveable. I choose Dutch white and alsike clover adding in brassica and turnip. Both are short but thick growing clover. Next year I plan to over seed with ladino. Hoping this works so next year the clover will grow on two separate levels and able to support more deer. Fingers crossed.

[@InformedOutdoors]

Adding in some cool season annuals will do great! The stuff the deer don't eat will die and add some time release fertilizer.

[@Boudronium]

killing it bro, keep on keeping on

[@InformedOutdoors]

Thanks for watching!

[@melissamybubbles6139]

This is a good format. Sweet, informed, friendly, and to the point. I have some tight rocky clay areas next to property lines that keep filling with weeds. I'm just a home gardener. Would clover spread all over my neighborhood if I plant it?

[@InformedOutdoors]

No clover isn’t very invasive. If it starts to creep over the property line either pull them out or spray them with an herbicide. Easy to control.

[@melissamybubbles6139]

@@InformedOutdoors Thank you.

[@Green.Country.Agroforestry]

There is also a dwarf subspecies of Dutch White clover now, marketed as 'mini clover' … it has an average mature height of 4 inches, compared to the 6 inches of the traditional Dutch White. I don't know yet how quickly it fills out, but I shall be doing some test patches this year, once I get the rest of my chores done.

[@InformedOutdoors]

What would be the benefit of a shorter mature height? Less stem and more mass?

[@Green.Country.Agroforestry]

For my application, less chance of outcompeting more preferable taller species - I'm thinking agriculture applications. In the course of testing how quickly this dwarf gets going, I would know if it might be worth considering for a wildlife feed plot. Shade tolerance and the ability to handle stress from traffic and drought are other factors that I will be looking for. The ability to set up a good food plot in a pocket meadow might be useful.

[@InformedOutdoors]

Very true. Let us know how it goes!

[@scruffylookinnerfherder6998]

Thanks for the info... can you do a comparison of clover seed with a deer on the bag vs. White clover seed from the farmers co-op...?

[@InformedOutdoors]

That’s a great idea. Really a comparison of buck on bag or name brand seed mixed vs coop mix would be good. Hint… I haven’t bought a name brand mixture in probably 5 years.

[@scruffylookinnerfherder6998]

@@InformedOutdoors I started my plot with mame brand , but had alot of bare spots, so just went to southern states co-op and got ladino clover seed to fill it in. Waiting on results. It was about 1/3 the price of name brand.

[@guardianminifarm8005]

Helpful. Many thanks.

[@Dollapfin]

Red clover is much less expensive than crimson. Try balansa. It grows more biomass and it it usually hardier. It's an annual but it's hard seeded with almost half the seed lasting 1 or 2 years and it reseeds readily. As many flowers as crimson but twice the seed per pound.

[@InformedOutdoors]

Awesome information! Thanks for watching!

[@bucksniper65]

If you haven't tried Arrowleaf clover,you might want to. The deer in my area hammer it.

[@ronmacdougall9612]

I like this info very much.Can you tell me what the best fertilizer is for this.

[@InformedOutdoors]

A soil test will give you the best recommendation for what the put down. In a pinch I have just thrown down 13-13-13.

[@RangerEthan369]

Have you ever paired red clover with Crimson clover in a fall planting?

[@InformedOutdoors]

I have not. I don’t think it would be a bad idea, but I would pair red with a more perennial clover like ladino.

[@barkthemagicdog1]

How do you do a video and not put pictures of the plants on it??

[@InformedOutdoors]

I plan to do an updated video in the future that will include pictures of the different clover species. Thanks for the feedback!

[@johnhardin5168]

What dates are good for planting annual clovers ? North central Mississippi.

[@InformedOutdoors]

Spring or late summer/fall is good. Frost seeding works well too but I don’t think you get too much of that where you are.

[@mambah_mango1211]

I would think red clover is the best for drought tolerance right

[@InformedOutdoors]

Red is a good choice. Berseem is supposedly pretty tolerant of drought too, but I’ve never planted it. Ive had decent luck with crimson too.

[@agnesmatlhogonolomaropam-ry4cm]

Can you tell me about arrowleaf clover?

[@InformedOutdoors]

Arrowleaf is a great annual clover. Even though it's an "annual" if it's maintained well and you keep the competition down it'll reseed pretty well. Does best in well drained soils too.

[@JohnSmith-xl9lt]

We’re can I purchase the best clover budget friendly and we’re do you purchase yours

[@InformedOutdoors]

I get mine from a local ag co-op. Usually much better prices. I do plan to do a few side by side comparisons of ag clover versus “buck on bag” clover.

[@GamingTeaParty]

Just started a raised bed of just crimson clover. Looking to attract pollinators and rejuvenate some VERY neglected soil.

[@poodledaddles1091]

Thanks...it's funny I don't think it is as cheap when this video was made, I just paid $119.00 for a 50# bag of Crimson clover.

[@kurtcaramanidis5705]

Have you tried frosty berseem?

[@InformedOutdoors]

I have not. I think in mid Missouri we get a little too cold for it.

[@k123332]

I love arrow leaf.

[@JayN4GO]

Very well spoken. Would love to see more from you

[@InformedOutdoors]

Thank you!

[@salenebrom6476]

Where would u suggest we get seed from?

[@InformedOutdoors]

Your local co op or ag store. If you decide to go with a name brand seed mix just do your research to see what’s actually in the mix.

[@teawonyou9612]

Is it possible to export crimson crover? is it possible to export crimson crover?

[@ChanceChelios]

Where can you buy Dutch red clover?

[@InformedOutdoors]

I go to my local ag store.

[@pi1810]

Is Alfalfa a type of clover?

[@InformedOutdoors]

It is in the same family as clover.

[@Dougarrowhead]

It is a legume they are first cousins requiring the same nutrients and ph level.

[@jtothak5032]

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[@CMZneu]

Come on man make some effort, put up a few picks at least otherwise what's the point of a video.

[@InformedOutdoors]

Yeah this video needs to be redone.