This is how the cultivation works

Reasons for growing clover

There are various reasons that can speak in favor of growing clover. The clover is not only used as a fodder in agriculture. He is also called Green manure planted because the nodule bacteria bind nitrogen from the air at its roots and carry it into the soil. The one used for forage cultivation Clover species are apart from extremely cold locations and cold frosts hardy and can be used for several years. The fodder obtained from the cut contains a lot of protein, but clover can even be used consumed by people will. The red clover in particular is traditionally used as a natural remedy.

Sow the clover correctly

In the sowing Clover's compacted soil does not have to be particularly loosened, since this important work is already done by the clover's roots. However, the ground should at least be leveled a little after reworking. For even sowing, it is advisable to sprinkle the clover seeds with something finely crumbly

Sowing soil to mix and then spread the mixture evenly on the planned cultivation area. The sowing depth should be a maximum of 1 to 2 cm. So that the clover is good under the blanket of snow overwinter sowing should be done no later than the beginning of September. Sowing from March to May or in August usually gives ideal results.

The clover as a substitute for lawn

If, for various reasons, the lawn in your garden does not want to grow as it should, then the use of Clover as a substitute for lawn might be the best solution. After all, various factors speak in favor of using clover as a ground cover:

• Clover improves the soil
• can also cope with low-nitrogen soils
• Klee is hard-wearing
• blooms continuously from May to October

So that the clover grows optimally in your garden, the pH value of the soil should be between 6.0 and 6.7 if possible. In addition, a fertilization be useful with fertilizers containing phosphate and potassium.