Clovers
Clovers are excellent nitrogen fixers, which is one of the many reasons why they are becoming more popular in cover crop mixes, especially vetches. There are is an increasing range of clovers available for farmers.
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Buying from Farm Seeds is simple - choose your items and checkout immediately online with a debit or credit card or apply for a credit account today. We process all account requests within one working day and once approved (we only need to do this once), orders can be placed online in just a couple of clicks. Your goods will be delivered promptly and we'll send an invoice for settlement within 28 days.
If you can't find what you're looking for or just need a bit of a hand, don't hesitate to get in touch by emailing info@farmseeds.co.uk, calling us on 01205 281906 or click here to request or download a catalogue.
Red Clover Seed (Trifolium pratense)
Description
5-7 Day Delivery
Description
- Red clover is an aggressive, nitrogen fixing plant which is an effective weed suppressor
- Large tap root good for improving soil structure
- Shorter term alternative to white clover, usually lasts for two years
- Fixes large amounts of atmospheric nitrogen which is released once ploughed in
Sowing rate: 6kg/ac
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £250.00 | £10.00/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £237.00 | £9.48/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £225.00 | £9.00/kg |
White Clover Seed (Trifolium repens)
Description
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Description
- An important element of many silage and grazing mixtures
- Persistent and good for fixing nitrogen
- Very palatable for livestock and high in protein
- Continued defoliation stimulates root growth and nitrogen fixation
- Prefers to be shallow sown into a fine, firm seedbed
Sowing rate: 5-10kg/ha
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £360.00 | £14.40/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £342.00 | £13.68/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £324.00 | £12.96/kg |
Crimson Clover Seed (Trifolium incarnatum)
Description
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Description
- Brightly coloured legume which attracts large numbers of insects
- Excellent weed suppressor nitrogen fixer
- Fast establishing, hardy annual
Sowing rate: 15kg/ha
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £86.00 | £3.44/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £81.00 | £3.24/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £77.00 | £3.08/kg |
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Alsike Clover Seed (Trifolium hybridum)
Description
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Description
- A nitrogen-fixing legume that is better suited to wet, acidic soils
- Can cope well with cooler temperatures
- Requires shallow sowing and a firm seedbed
- Very similar growth habitats to Red Clover
Sowing rate: 25kg/ac
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £300.00 | £12.00/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £285.00 | £11.40/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £270.00 | £10.80/kg |
Persian Clover Seed (Trifolium resupinatum)
Description
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Description
- Grows well in the spring if autumn sown and has good regrowth after cutting and grazing
- Best used in grass or legume mixtures
- Nitrogen fixer and can also be a useful forage plant
Sowing rate: 5kg/ac
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £150.00 | £6.00/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £142.00 | £5.68/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £135.00 | £5.40/kg |
Yellow Blossom/Sweet Clover Seed (Melilotus officinalis)
Description
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Description
- A nectar producing biennial clover
- Thrives on neutral and calcareous soils
- Ability to fix free nitrogen
- Second year growth to reach 1-2 meters in height
- Best sown in conjunction with kale or canary grass
- Crop height 85-150cm
Sowing rate: 4kg/ac
Pack quantity
25kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £225.00 | £9.00/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £213.00 | £8.52/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £202.00 | £8.08/kg |
TABOR Berseem Clover Seed (Trifolium alexandrinum)
Description
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Description
- Suitable for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI): IPM3
- Fast-growing, single-cut variety quickly taken out by frosts to avoid further regrowth
- Can be used as a short term cover crop or companion crop
- Nitrogen fixing legume
- Not frost tolerant and can be compatible with other legumes and grasses
Sowing rate: 15kg/ha
Pack quantity
15kg
| Pack | Pack Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-4 | £94.00 | £6.27/kg | |
| 5-20 | Save 5% | £89.00 | £5.93/kg |
| 21+ | Save 10% | £84.00 | £5.60/kg |