Berseem White Clover Semi-Perennial

Berseem Clover Seed
Fast-Growing, High-Quality Legume for Food Plots and Soil Health

Berseem Clover is an exceptional annual legume prized for its rapid growth, high forage quality, and excellent nitrogen-fixing ability. It’s a favorite among food plot enthusiasts who want to improve soil fertility while providing nutritious browse and grazing for deer and other wildlife.

Why Choose Berseem Clover?

• Rapid Establishment – Germinates quickly and grows vigorously, offering high-quality forage in a short time.

• High Protein Content – Provides leafy, nutritious forage with protein levels typically around 20-25%, ideal for attracting and sustaining deer.

• Nitrogen Fixation – Improves soil health by fixing atmospheric nitrogen, benefiting future food plots and crops.

• Versatile Use – Excellent as a stand-alone forage, in mixtures with grasses, or as a cover crop.

Growing Conditions:

• Soil pH: Thrives in soils with a pH between 6.0 and 7.5. Lime applications may be necessary to correct acidic soils.

• Sunlight: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.

• Moisture: Performs best with consistent moisture but is moderately drought-tolerant once established. Avoid waterlogged or poorly drained soils.

• Temperature: Adapted to mild climates; sensitive to extreme heat and frost.

• Soil Type: Well-drained loam, sandy loam, or clay loam soils are ideal.

Maintenance Level: Easy

• Weed Control: Establish in a clean seedbed for best results. Minimal weed competition once established.

• Mowing: Can be mowed or grazed to encourage regrowth and maintain forage quality.

• Reseeding: Berseem clover is an annual and requires replanting each year for continuous coverage.

Planting Details & Bag Coverage:

• Seeding Rate: Approximately 8–10 lbs per acre.

• Seeding Depth: Plant no deeper than 1/4 inch for best germination.

• Bag Sizes & Coverage:

  • 1 lb bag – Plants about 1/8 acre

  • 4 lb bag – Plants about 1/2 acre

  • 8 lb bag – Plants about 1 acre

• Planting Time: Early spring or late summer to early fall, depending on your region.

Berseem Clover is a quick-growing, nutritious forage option that supports wildlife nutrition and soil health alike. Whether planted alone or in mixes, it’s a smart choice for enhancing your food plots season after season.