Peaceful Valley Low-Growing Clover Mix – Nitrocoated Seed (lb)

Description

This popular low-growing cover crop is ideal for mowed, irrigated orchards and vineyards, Peaceful Valley Low-Growing Clover Mix Nitrocoated Seed (lb) delivers dependable soil improvement and durable ground cover in a variety of growing conditions. Formerly called Tree & Vine Mix, this perennial legume cover crop is designed for irrigated, mowed orchards, and vineyards.

Dual-Climate Adaptability

This blend combines Dutch White Clover and Palestine Strawberry Clover, selected for their adaptability, nitrogen-fixing power, and ability to form dense, weed-suppressing sod. Dutch White Clover thrives in cool conditions and partial shade, while Palestine Strawberry Clover prefers warmth and full sun. Together, they provide season-long performance across diverse climates and soil types while building soil fertility with minimal maintenance.

Soil Health Benefits

This mix improves soil structure with deep roots that aerate compacted ground and boost water infiltration. As a nitrogen-fixing legume, it works in harmony with soil microbes to enrich the soil naturallyreducing your reliance on synthetic fertilizers.

Built for Traffic and Tough Conditions

Low-growing and resilient, this cover crop clover blend can handle tractor trafficeven in wet weather. Its ideal under tree canopies, between vineyard rows, or in tight garden spaces where a hardy living cover is needed.

Dutch White Clover thrives in cooler climates and partial shade, while Palestine Strawberry Clover prefers warmer, sunnier locations and neutral to alkaline soils. Together, they provide season-long performance and build soil fertility with minimal maintenance.

Why Grow Peaceful Valley Low-Growing Clover Mix?

• Fixes Nitrogen Builds up to 165 lb of nitrogen per acre per year, reducing fertilizer needs.
  
• Improves Soil Structure Deep roots aerate compacted soils and help increase water infiltration.
  
• Suppresses Weeds Dense, low-growing growth shades out competition and reduces the need for herbicides.
  
• Erosion Control Stabilizes soil on slopes and in high-traffic areas.
  
• Supports Beneficial Insects Provides nectar and habitat for pollinators and other helpful insects if allowed to flower.
  
• Withstands Traffic Designed to tolerate tractor use, even in wet conditions.
  

Application Details

• Seeding Rate: 0.51.0 lb per 1,000 sq ft or 2025 lb per acre
  
• Planting Depth: 0.250.5″ deep
  
• Germination: 510 days
  
• Plant Height: Approximately 16″
  
• Inoculant: Not needed seeds are nitrocoated
  

Tips for Best Results

Broadcast or drill in fall or spring on a firm seedbed. Monitor for slugs and gophers, as clovers may attract these pests. Ideal for use as a green manure, living mulch, or long-term orchard floor cover.

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