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The_v@lemmy.world 1 week agoA dwarf Dutch Clover like mini or micro clover is what you are looking for. Some It’s a smaller form that blends very well with grass and requires very little maintenance.
Some people use standard forage type ladino or Dutch Clover. I have even seen some people use red clover (trifolium pretense).
You can get it by special ordering it online or a local seller with turf grass dealer/distribution contracts.
It’s best to buy the seed innoculated and coated.
It’s seeded at around 2-3bs/acre so a little goes a long ways.
eclipse@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
If I could pick your brain for a minute. What kind of clover would you use for the Midwest US and what season is the most optimal to spread them?
The_v@lemmy.world 1 week ago
Dutch, red clover are both good options. Dutch will only grow a 6-8" tall. Red clover can get up to 18". The micro clover pipolina is one that I personally like and only gets 2-3" tall…
In difficult spots subterranean clover can survive. It’s an interesting species as it’s seeds are formed underground like a peanut.
eclipse@sh.itjust.works 1 week ago
Wow, I appreciate the detailed response! How did you come to learn so much about plants?
The_v@lemmy.world 1 week ago
It’s been my career for over 3 decades now. I have traveled the globe as an expert on the subject until the constant travel messed up my health. Been to every continent but Antartica. Currently I am running my own business selling seeds farmers/others as the most overqualified salesman around.