White Clovers are native in big parts of the world but the problem of native White Clover, like Dutch White, has been a very low yield and not much Nitrogen production.  This has changed dramatically the last 10 years with breeding and selection done in Europe and New Zealand.  Usually the small Dutch White is persistance, but very little yield and Ladino more yield, but no persistance.  Now we have several White Clovers that are doing very well with persistence and yield.  White Clover is also very high in quality.

Many organic producers maintain 40% Alice White Cover in well managed pastures to help produce nitrogen.  We try to have 20% Alice to 80% grass and use and addition 150 to 200 lbs of Nitrogen.  Organic growers should apply a source of Nitrogen in the spring to get the grass off to a good start until the clover kicks in with Nitrogen in late Spring.  Remember, the fastest way to build soil is to have balanced fertility and have rapidly growing forages to pull energy from the sun, and build soil organic matter with its root system. 

Alice from Barenbrug  -Order Now-
Alice is a tall, large leaved clover developed for exception yields of palatable, high quality, high protein forage.  Its vigorous spring and summer growth makes it a good choice for cutting or grazing management.  Alice has greater stolon density than most other ladino types, allowing for better persistence uner intensive continuous grazing.  White Clover will not lignify in hot weather like Alfalfa, grasses, Red Clover, etc.

In a trial conducted from 1990-92 in Elora ON, Alice demonstrated an 88% Winter survival compated to its competitors (Sacramento, Osceoa, etc) which ranged from 45% to 28%.  This strong White Clover makes an excellent choice for both monocultures and grass mixtures.  Other Alice characteristics:

Alice should be included in all pasture mixtures with organic growers using double the regular seeding rate.

Barblanca from Barenbrug  -Order Now-

A new release of White Clover that has good drought tolerance.  This is our introduction year, but it sure looks good.

It is showing more aggressive than Alice so be careful on fertility management as it could take over grass stands.  Although on good management and fertility, this clover has a unique place.  If you need a very aggressive White Clover, try Barblanca.

Barblanca is now available through Byron Seeds.

Tripoli from Barenbrug  -Order Now-

Tripoli is not as tall as typical ladinos, but is more stoloniferous and produces a denser sward.  Tripoli is noted for its superior heat tolerance, productivity, persistence and seeding ability.  It produces seed early in the season, which is a distinct advantage in hot climates.  It performs well all season in the deep-South and is proving to be a favorite of livestock and game alike.

Barbian from Barenbrug  -Order Now-

This small leaved clover has good persistence and Winter-hardiness.  Its dense, low growing form makes it superb for sheep and horse pastures.

White Clovers are the only legume, or grass, that does not get tougher or lignify in hot weather.