Cool Season
Alsike clover is a short lived semi-erect perennial that loves low land with adequate moisture. Alsike is not very drought or salinity tolerant. Winter hardiness is good, so it will persist in the wet low land. There is a bloat risk, and Alsike is dangerous to feed to horses. It can become a weed in moist areas.
Seeds per pound: 680,000 Seed/sq ft/pound of seed: 16.8
Uses:
- Nitrogen builder
- Erosion control
- Weed suppression
- Pollinator attracter
Strengths:
- Grows in wet areas
Concerns:
- Weedy nature
- Dry down
- Bloat
- Dangerous to feed to horses
Grazing:
Fair. Good yield and quality. Bloat issue.
Hay:
Fair. Better for silage due to dry down issues.
Mycorrhizal support? Yes
