Red Clover (Trifolium pratense), Kenland

Red clover is an upright, short-lived perennial. It has a strong taproot that
allows it to use subsoil moisture in summer better than white clover. It does not tolerate dry conditions or drought, or poorly drained soils. Red clover provides extra feed in late spring and summer in high rainfall areas, irrigated pastures or on naturally summer-moist soils that are well drained. It can be sown as pure swards as a specialist crop for hay, as silage or grazing. Rotational grazing will promote plant longevity and persistence. Most cultivars do not persist beyond 2 to 3 years.

Seeding rate

• 8-12kg/ha (pure); 3-6kg/ha (mixtures)