Canadian-origin alsike clover is a valued legume crop that is ideal for home gardens as a natural green manure and soil structure improver. Growing legumes is the most effective and eco-friendly way to enrich depleted soil with pure nitrogen. Rhizobia forming on plant roots fix nitrogen from the air, leaving it in the soil for subsequent crops.
In addition to increasing soil fertility, alsike clover is an outstanding honey plant that attracts beneficial pollinators to the garden. Its honey productivity reaches up to 120 kg per hectare. Honey produced from nectar gathered during bloom is mild and resembles renowned white clover honey in its quality and flavor. The 300-gram pack is a convenient solution for sowing smaller garden beds, greenhouses, or under fruit trees, covering approximately 250 square meters.
Usage and Cultivation Instructions:
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Sowing time: From spring to late summer (April to August).
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Location: Prefers a sunny or partially shaded spot. Adapts well to various soil types, including slightly damper and more acidic soils.
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Application rate: 12 g of seeds per 10 m².
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Sowing depth: 1–2 cm.
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Care and incorporation: When used as green manure, mow or turn the green mass into the soil just before flowering ends—this is when plant nitrogen content is highest and stems decompose rapidly in the soil.
Tips and recommendations:
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To achieve a more even sow, mix the small seeds with fine sand before scattering.
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Leave part of the plot unworked and allow the plants to finish blooming to provide valuable forage for bees.