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High-quality seeds produced beautiful, bright clover

Note: Photos taken approximately 6-7 weeks after spreading seeds and show the coverage achieved on first pass, *without* adding any additional seed to thinner or missed areas. (You can see how tall a few straggling pieces of grass have grown in comparison—a good reminder of all the mowing we used to have to do!)

We sowed the clover in mid-April, after the risk of frost had passed in our area. Since the weather was still pretty chilly, it took a good week for the seeds to germinate, but as soon as the weather warmed up, things progressed nicely. By the end of May, the clover had filled in beautifully. It’s lush and vibrant, and is standing up better than expected to light foot traffic, raking and contact with garden equipment (heavy hose, large stepladder). Sparse patches left after the initial seeding had filled in considerably by the 4-5 week mark. We were able to achieve ~80% coverage on our first pass, despite spreading the seeds by hand and without using any specialized equipment. One bag of seed was more than enough to completely replace approx. 200 sq feet of grass in our backyard. We spread the seeds very generously and still have at least half of the bag left over.

We opted for a full clover lawn rather than a mix of clover and grass (though the odd blade managed to escape digging-up), and have had no issues with durability so far. The new clover has the lush, dense look of an immaculately maintained grass lawn, and has required essentially no labour beyond regular watering during the first couple weeks of growth. We live in an area with moderately alkaline soil, and the clover is thriving anyway. It is already performing better than our grass lawn, including staying remarkably lush during a week of very hot, dry weather. Though it’s a bit early to know for sure, it does seem that the weeds that used to thrive in our grass lawn are having more difficulty gaining traction in the clover. They are few and far between, despite the fact that we’ve done essentially no weeding since planting the clover.

We are extremely pleased with the results and would enthusiastically recommend these seeds to anyone wanting to grow a dense, vibrant and resilient clover lawn.

Amelia M.

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Micro Clover Seed Raw

SKUS: LS802A, LS802B, LS802C, LS802D, LS802E, LS802S

Trifolium repens var. Pipolina. This is the raw, non-pelleted version of Micro Clover Seed (LS801). More and more home... Read More

Micro Clover Seed Raw has a rating of 4.8 stars based on 98 reviews.
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Trifolium repens var. Pipolina. This is the raw, non-pelleted version of Micro Clover Seed (LS801). More and more home owners are seeing the advantages of supplementing grass lawns with Micro Clover, or seeding Micro Clover in damaged patches of their lawns where soil is exposed.

As a legume, Micro Clover fixes atmospheric nitrogen in nodes along its roots. This directly benefits grasses by fertilizing the soil naturally. Healthier grasses maintain a richer colour for longer in the season, and require less water and fertilizer. Clover grows densely so it crowds out weeds, and prevents weed seeds from becoming established. It is also a good option for homeowners whose lawns have been infested by European chafer beetles. Adult chafer beetles are not attracted to legumes and will go elsewhere to lay their eggs.

Contrary to what its name implies, Micro Clover is not simply a tiny version of standard clover. When Micro Clover is mowed, its leaves grow smaller and more numerous, with fewer flowers than conventional clovers. It becomes established more quickly and can be mowed shorter than typical lawn grasses. It will also stand up to foot (and pet) traffic. Once established, Micro Clover is more drought tolerant than grasses and require less frequent watering.

If starting a lawn from scratch, use 5% Micro Clover of the total weight of the grass seed being sown.

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Micro Clover is hardy to Zone 3.

NOTE: Over-seeding existing lawn may not work, as the seeds need to be in contact with moist soil in order to germinate. 

Click here to learn How to Grow Micro Clover

Quick Facts:

    • Stays green for longer
    • Drought tolerant
    • Stands up to foot traffic
    • Does not attract chafer beetles
    • Raw, uncoated, non-pelleted seeds

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Season & Zone

Season & Zone
Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Zone: Micro Clover is hardy to Zone 3.

Timing

Timing
Sow Micro clover seeds between the period two weeks prior to your last frost date, and four weeks prior to your first average frost date.Try to avoid planting during prolonged hot weather.

Starting

Starting
Sow rate for raw microclover seeds is approximately 100g for 250 sqft, 200g for 500 sqft, 400g for 1000 sqft. Scatter seeds densely and gently rake them in to a depth no more than 5-10mm (1/8-1/4”). Seed at a higher rate to ensure fuller coverage. Withhold 15-20% of seeds for filling in any bald areas later. Water newly seeded areas regularly until the seedlings take root. Over-seeding existing lawn may not work, as the seeds need to be in contact with moist soil in order to germinate. 

Growing

Growing

Establishing a “Lawn Solution” lawn may take more than one season. Mow and water as required. Clover goes dormant over winter and re-grows in spring. When Micro Clover is mowed, its leaves grow smaller and more numerous, with fewer flowers than conventional clovers. It can be mowed shorter than typical lawn grasses, and it’s tough enough for child play and pets. It also becomes established faster than grass seeds. Adult chafer beetles are not attracted to legumes, and will go elsewhere to lay their eggs.

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How to Grow Micro Clover Raw

Step 1

Timing

Sow Micro clover seeds between the period two weeks prior to your last frost date, and four weeks prior to your first average frost date. Try to avoid planting during prolonged hot weather.

Step 2

Starting

Sow rate for Micro Clover Raw seed is approximately:

  • 100g for 250 square feet
  • 200g for 500 square feet
  • 400g for 1000 square feet

Scatter seeds densely and gently rake them into soil at a depth of no more than 5-10mm (1/8-1/4”). Seed at a higher rate to ensure fuller coverage. Withhold 15-20% of seeds for filling in any bald areas later. Water newly seeded areas regularly until the seedlings take root.

To replace a lawn, seed bare soil, with no turf present. To incorporate on top of an existing lawn, cut grass short to expose as much soil as possible. Spread a thin layer of compost, seed densely into the compost and rake in or use roller to press seeds in to ensure contact with soil. For best results, remove thatch before sowing.

Step 3

Growing

Establishing a “Lawn Solution” lawn may take more than one season. Mow and water as required. Clover goes dormant over winter and re-grows in spring.

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