Microclover Seed (Pelleted)

When To Plant:

Microclover prefers cooler temperatures for germination and growth, so spring and fall are the best time to plant. Avoid planting at the hottest time of year. In spring, you can sow as early as two weeks before your last frost date. In fall, sow at least 4-6 weeks prior to your first average frost date, so that perennial clover plants have time to establish root systems before freezes hit. In spring you’ll have more weed pressure; planting in fall allows you to avoid the germination time of most weeds.

Soil Preparation:

For the best success with your new planting, we recommend removing existing growth and preparing soil for planting.

Watering:

All new plantings should be kept damp for best results with germination. Water daily to ensure your soil doesn’t dry out. Once seedlings appear after about 2 weeks, watering can be reduced to 1-3 days.

Sowing Seeds:

Using the recommended coverage rate, scatter seeds densely and gently compress seeds for good seed-to-soil contact. We recommend reserving about 10-15% of seeds so that you can fill patches that may occur.

Maintenance & Mowing:

No fertilizer needed. Avoid the use of herbicides because they will damage or kill Microclover.

Mowing will encourage Microclover plants to form their characteristic miniature habit. In areas where you want to maintain the Microclover at its minimum height, regular weekly mowing is recommended. Once you establish your Microclover lawn, mowing can be reduced to as little as once per month.