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Red Clover Seeds

Red Clover (Trifolium Pratense) is a vigorous, nitrogen-fixing legume often cultivated as green manure or fodder crop to enhance soil fertility. Known for its adaptability, it thrives in temperate areas and can be used for pasture, cattle grazing, hay, or silage. Its attractive, rose-colored spherical flowers and three-leaflet green leaves also make it suitable as an ornamental plant.

Seeding Rates

  • Lawns: 10 grams per square meter (1kg/100m2).
  • Pasture: 1 kg per square acre.

Important Note

This seed may be coated in Prillcote seed treatment. Batches may vary.

For more information see below tabs ‘Description’ and ‘Features’ to see if this grass suits you!

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Broad

Colour

Medium Green

Growth

Upright

Growth Rate

Moderate

Detailed Description

Red Clover, also known as Trifolium Pratense, is a vigorous perennial legume renowned for its nitrogen-fixing abilities, enhancing soil fertility by fixing nitrogen from the atmosphere into the soil. This quality makes it an ideal component in crop rotation programs. Originally native to Europe, Western Asia, and northwest Africa, Red Clover is well-suited for well-drained, fertile soils with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.

The plant is characterized by its green leaves with three leaflets, featuring a characteristic pale crescent, and its large, spherical, rose-colored flowers. Both its flowers and leaves are edible and can be used as garnishes in dishes, adding aesthetic value to gardens as an ornamental plant.

Red Clover adapts well to a wide range of climatic conditions, soil types, and fertility levels. It thrives in temperate areas with mild conditions and consistent rainfall or irrigation throughout the year. Its robust nature makes it highly productive during the summer, suitable for use in pastures, cattle grazing, hay, silage, and as a soil improvement crop. It can also be incorporated into short-term pasture mixes.

For more details on how to cultivate and care for Red Clover, see our guide: Everything you need to know about Red Clover.

Optimal pH

While clovers can tolerate acidic soils, Red Clover performs best within a pH range of 5.5–7.0.

Sowing Tips

Ideally, sow seeds into soft topsoil or sandy loam. Broadcast the seeds at or near the soil surface and incorporate lightly with raking. To ensure optimal coverage and minimize seed wastage, use an appropriate seed spreader. Maintain soil moisture throughout the germination period and for at least 1-2 weeks after sowing through irrigation or rainfall.

Optimal Planting Time

Autumn to Spring, provided there is adequate irrigation.

Germination

Germination occurs in 7-14 days, depending on climate and conditions.

Water

Red Clover requires moisture and does not tolerate drought conditions well. It needs summer rain or irrigation to thrive but can tolerate some waterlogging.

Fertilising

Although it grows better in infertile conditions than many plants, a decent level of phosphorus is necessary. This can be supplemented with McKays Slow Release Lawn Fertiliser.

First Mowing

Mow once the roots are well-established to withstand the mowing process.

Mowing Frequency

Red Clover can tolerate close mowing and grazing.

Disadvantages of Red Clover

  • Does not cope well with heat and requires consistent rainfall or irrigation, struggling in sub-tropical and tropical areas like Western Australia, Queensland, and the Northern Territory.
  • Struggles with alkaline soils (pH 7+); soil preparation may be required.
  • Risk of animal bloat when used as a stand-alone crop; consider companion planting with Perennial Ryegrass. Bloating is more common when used as hay.
  • Susceptible to root rot.

Seed & Package Details

100% Red Clover. Independently tested with a seed testing certificate available upon request.

Ideal Usage

Suitable for use as a pasture crop, nitrogen fixation agent, and bee attractant.

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Season

  • Warm
  • Cool

Warm season grasses thrive during the warmer months in Spring and Summer and may go dormant in cooler climates through winter.

Cool season grasses thrive during the cooler months in Winter

Seed information

Shade tolerance (Weather)

  • Full Sun
  • Part Shade
  • Heavy Shade
  • Full Shade

Drought tolerance (Weather)

  • Moderate
  • Good
  • Excellent

Traffic tolerance (Weather)

  • Moderate
  • Good
  • Excellent

Frost tolerance

  • Poor
  • Moderate
  • Good
  • Excellent

Average days to germination

  • 2-3 Weeks
  • 2-4 Weeks
  • 3-4 Weeks

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Customer Reviews

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Yvonne G.
red clover

fast delivery, planted seeds and they are now growing.

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Mick M.

Prompt delivery, good service.

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Grace O.
Clover Lawn

I got some red clover for my small courtyard that gets a lot of rain and not a whole lot of sun. I thought I would try clover as it's better for the pollinators and grass had died from too much water. The clover lawn looks very lush and gorgeous. I am ordering some more. I have started to use it on my front lawn as well.

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Grace O.

Red Clover

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Benjamin P.
Red clover

Sowed over the top of some native grass in one of my fattening paddocks, mixed with a bit of rye grass,
Sprouted after around 2 days with a very thick and full covering,
Highly recommend

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michele m.
Seeds received with thanks

When the seed has proven itself, I shall make sure to submit a most formidable review. Until then, let’s see what happens. I shall wait and prepare for the most favourable time and outcome. As it is a big investments. One which we don’t wish to see go to waste.
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Jean-Claude
Perfect seeds

Grass once seeded grew very fast !!

Red Clover Seeds
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