{"id":68463,"date":"2026-11-09T10:55:03","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T08:55:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/agrozone.ee\/toode\/alsike-clover-1-kg\/"},"modified":"2026-11-12T09:01:21","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T07:01:21","slug":"alsike-clover-1-kg","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/agrozone.ee\/en\/product\/alsike-clover-1-kg\/","title":{"rendered":"Alsike Clover 1 kg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"9\"><span class=\"\">Alsike clover (Canadian origin) is an indispensable aid in restoring the soil of larger gardens and field plots.<\/span><span class=\"\"> As a green manure crop with a strong root system, it loosens compacted soil and creates a favorable environment for earthworms and beneficial microorganisms.<\/span><span class=\"\"> Since it is a legume,<\/span><span class=\"\"> it acts as a powerful natural fertilizer \u2013 the root system&#8217;s symbiosis with soil bacteria fixes nitrogen from the atmosphere and stores it in the ground,<\/span><span class=\"\"> reducing the need for mineral fertilizers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"><span class=\"\">The larger 1 kg package is designed for the serious gardener or small-scale farmer,<\/span><span class=\"\"> covering an area of up to 1,000 m\u00b2.<\/span><span class=\"\"> Alsike clover also stands out as an excellent forage plant for beekeepers.<\/span><span class=\"\"> The plants&#8217; potential honey yield is approximately 120 kg\/ha, and the resulting honey is of high quality,<\/span> similar in taste and texture to white clover honey. Thanks to its hardiness, the crop is able to grow even where other clover species might struggle due to excessive moisture.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"11\">Usage and Cultivation Instructions:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"12\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sowing time:<\/b> From the beginning of May until the end of August directly into open ground.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Location:<\/b> Suitable for both lighter and heavier clay soils.<span class=\"\"> Unlike red clover, it tolerates wetter growing conditions well.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Seeding rate:<\/b> 1 kg of seeds is sufficient for sowing 1,000 m\u00b2 (or 10 ares).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Sowing depth:<\/b> 1\u20132 cm. The seed requires good contact with the soil for germination.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"12,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Harvesting\/mowing:<\/b> If the goal is soil enrichment, the crop should be plowed or tilled in at the peak of flowering, before the stems become woody.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"13\">Tips and recommendations:<\/p>\n<ul dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14\">\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\">On larger areas, it is recommended to roll the soil surface after sowing \u2013 this lightly compacts the soil,<span class=\"\"> retains moisture, and ensures fast and uniform seed emergence.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\">If using clover as a cover crop, plow it into the soil at least 2\u20133 weeks before planting a new main crop to allow the green biomass to partially decompose.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Alsike clover (Canadian origin) is an indispensable aid in restoring the soil of larger gardens and field plots. As a green manure crop with a strong root system, it loosens compacted soil and creates a favorable environment for earthworms and beneficial microorganisms. 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