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PAm Perennial Clover Mix

New!  Perennial Clover Mix.

Project Apis m. is always exploring ways to innovate and improve orchard health and bee health. This perennial clover mix is being offered on a trial basis. Until more results are available, we recommend it be installed in non-productive areas outside of the orchard. ​ We look forward to reporting results of this mix to you soon!
PAm Perennial Clover Mix
25% Red Clover                                    Trifolium pretense
20% White Dutch Clover                    Trifolium repens
15% Palestine Strawberry clover      Trifolium fragiferum
20% Broadleaf Trefoil Lotus               coriniculatus
20% Alsike Clover                               Trifolium hybridum 
 
Note:  Clover seed is coated and pre-inoculated. Seeds are not treated with fungicides or insecticides.
 
Seed Rate:                                                    
25 lbs/acre broadcast method
20 lbs/acre drill method                                     
 
Ground Prep:
A good, fine seed bed is desirable since most of the seeds are very small like alfalfa.  The soil should be disked, cultipacked with a ring roller, planted and rolled a second time.  If using a no-till drill the only preparation may be the application of an herbicide to control unwanted weeds.  An application of ‘grass killing’ herbicide may benefit the clovers from shading and moisture stress.
 
Planting Methods:
Use a grain drill, no till drill, broadcaster, or even a hand-held broadcaster on small areas to evenly distribute the seed.  No fertilizer needed.  If able to irrigate, ensure the root zone has available water until the roots reach 6” depth. Broadcasting not recommended, especially on young orchards.
 
Plant: 
After Sept. 10th through Nov. 10th, while soil is still warm – above 55⁰
Sow before first rains. Plant no more than 1/8” to 1/4” deep.  Between bearing or newly established orchard trees, on orchard margins, waterways and fallow ground.
 
Emergence/Visible:
10-14 days
 
Bloom:
If mowed bloom will occur every 25 days during the growing season. Less if not mowed.
 
Management:
Keep mowed to desired height.  Nuts can be collected off of a stand of perennial clover that has been mowed low to the ground.

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  • Home
  • About Us
    • About Project Apis m.
    • PAm Staff
    • Scientific Advisors
    • PAm Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Join The Team
  • News
    • PAm eNewsletter
    • Project Apis m. Blog
  • Honey Bee Research
    • Honey Bee Research
    • PAm-Costco Scholars
    • Request Funding
    • RFPs
  • Forage
    • Forage (Home)
    • Seeds For Bees >
      • Seeds For Bees FAQs
      • Seeds For Bees For the Grower >
        • Apply to Enroll
        • Water Requirements
        • Cover Crop Competition
        • Nitrogen Management
        • FAQs for Growers
      • PAm Seed Mixes >
        • PAm Mustard Mix
        • PAm Clover Mix
        • Vetch
        • PAm Honey Bee Wildflower Mix
        • PAm Soil Builder Mix
      • Seeds For Bees Supporters
    • The Bee and Butterfly Habitat Fund
    • Forage Videos
  • Resources
    • Resources
    • Best Management Practices For Beekeepers (Home) >
      • Honey Bee Nutrition
      • Varroa
      • Nosema
      • Honey Bee Equipment Management and Maintenance
      • Honey Bee Colony Management
    • Best Management Practices For Almond Growers
  • Video
  • Supporters
    • Support Us
    • 2018 Supporters
    • Beekeeping Clubs and Associations
    • Corporate Sponsorship Oportunities
    • Testimonials