Alsike Clover is a tough, fine-stemmed cool-season perennial legume known for its exceptional tolerance to poorly drained, wet, or acidic soils where other clovers fail to establish. It produces high-protein, tender forage featuring distinct pinkish-white blossoms. Highly cold-hardy, it serves as a reliable food plot choice for low-lying ground, shaded logging trails, or damp soil conditions while naturally adding nitrogen back into the dirt.
Key Specifications
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Crop Type: Cool-season short-lived perennial legume (lasts 2–3 years)
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Primary Attraction: High-protein forage (20–25% crude protein) favored by deer, turkeys, and waterfowl
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Soil Adaptation: Excellent tolerance for wet, heavy clay, or acidic soils
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Planting Depth: 1/8 to 1/4 inch (or frost seeded onto prepared seedbed)
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Soil pH Range: 5.5 – 6.8 (tolerates lower pH better than red or white clover)
Broadcast Seeding Rates
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Monoculture (Pure Stand): 6–8 lbs per acre
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Mixes (Blended with red/white clovers, chicory, or cereal grains): 2–4 lbs per acre
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Frost Seeding: 4–6 lbs per acre
