HAIFA WHITE CLOVER 25KG

White clover is productive and persistent under a wide range of management systems and has a high feed value. Its ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen makes a
substantial contribution to the growth of companion grasses. 

White clover will grow over a wide range of soil and fertility conditions although a pH of 5.4 or higher with reasonable phosphorus levels is required for good results. It has poor tolerance of drought conditions and is best suited to medium-high rainfall or irrigation, where it will respond well to spring and summer moisture.

White clover has relatively little winter growth, is slower to grow in the early spring than ryegrass and is susceptible to shading. Spring management aimed at keeping pastures short and leafy is therefore important to maintain good clover content and to capitalise on its good growth potential and feed value in summer.

Larger leaf size generally means fewer stolons, but higher potential yield. A high stolon density and smaller leaf size confers better tolerance to adverse conditions, such as drought, pests, close grazing or pugging. It’s important to select the right clover for the situation based on these attributes. 

Small-medium leaf size varieties will offer better persistence and often greater nitrogen fixation under sheep and extensive beef enterprises, whereas the larger leaf varieties are better suited to dairy and beef operations with good rotational grazing. It is often useful to use a smaller and a larger variety in a pasture blend.