It's time to think about frost seeding clover

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Posted: Wednesday, February 12, 2014 2:11 pm

It's time to think about frost seeding clover By David Davis Clark County Extension Agent Central Kentucky News |

Incorporating clovers into an existing grass pasture or hayfield is a beneficial practice and should be considered by all livestock producers.

Having established clover in a pasture or hayfield decreases the need for nitrogen application if it contains more than 25 percent clover. This is because clovers have nitrogen-fixing bacteria that live in their roots. These bacteria take nitrogen from the atmosphere, convert it to a form taken up by the grasses and legumes, and make it available in the soil for grasses and legumes to take up.

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