Pennington Patriot White Clover, 25lb

Patriot White Clover: A Versatile and Beneficial Forage Option

Adaptation: Patriot white clover thrives in a wide range of geographical regions, extending from eastern Texas and Oklahoma across the South to the Atlantic Coast, and northward along a line from Macon, GA to Dallas, TX. Additionally, it flourishes in the Pacific Northwest and in the river valleys and irrigated pastures of the intermountain region.

Uses: Patriot is an excellent choice for enriching improved, high-quality grass pastures, particularly those containing forages such as MaxQ enhanced tall fescue, orchardgrass, and prariegrass. It provides exceptional grazing opportunities from fall through early summer. Patriot also enhances the attractiveness and nutritional value of wildlife food plots, either when used alone or in a mixture.

Benefits: Research and ranch experiences have repeatedly demonstrated the superior feed value of a white clover-grass mixture compared to grass alone. Improvements in conception rates, milk production, calf weaning weights, daily gains, and overall animal health can be realized when incorporating Patriot into the forage system.

Patriot's ability to capture atmospheric nitrogen, at a rate of 75 to 150 lbs. per acre per year, helps reduce the need for costly nitrogen fertilizers.

Nutrition: Patriot boasts a crude protein content ranging from 18 to 28% and total digestible nutrients (TDN) ranging from 65 to 85%. The highest nutritional values are achieved when the crop is harvested at a leaf to 10% bloom stage. The ultimate nutritional profile will depend on the maturity of the crop at the time of harvest.

Planting: Recommended seeding rates vary based on the establishment method: - No-till drilling or broadcast into established pastures: 3 lbs./acre - Frost seeding: 4 lbs./acre - Pure stand (for wildlife plots): 5 lbs./acre (for livestock, see Special Considerations)

Planting timings are as follows: - South: September - November, with potential for frost seeding in February to early March - Upper South: September - early November, with frost seeding or spring planting in April - early March - North: August - September, with frost seeding in February - March or spring seeding in April - May

Proper establishment is crucial, with a maximum planting depth of 1/4 inch, as deep planting often leads to stand failures. Adequate soil pH, phosphorus, and potassium levels, as determined by soil testing, are essential for a productive clover stand.

Management: Patriot comes pre-inoculated, and once established, it does not require nitrogen fertilizer. Clipping or harvesting surplus forage in underutilized pastures or food plots can help maintain the clover stand. Under continuous grazing, keeping the grass and/or weed height between 2" and 6" will aid in maintaining the clover stand.

Special Considerations: Bloat can be a problem for animals grazing pastures with a high proportion (>35%) of white clover. The use of bloat-preventative supplement materials is recommended.

In summary, Patriot white clover is a versatile and highly beneficial forage option, offering high yields, tremendous persistence, reduced fertilizer costs, and superior nutritional value for both livestock and wildlife. Its adaptability and management considerations make it an excellent choice for enhancing pasture and food plot systems.

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