White Clover Seed
 
Here's the description and growing instructions for White Clover seeds, adapted for a warm climate like Brisbane's, with double spacing between paragraphs:
 
White Clover (Trifolium repens) - Seeds for a Versatile, Eco-Friendly Groundcover
Discover the myriad benefits of White Clover, a low-growing, resilient plant perfect for a variety of garden applications.
Known for its small, rounded leaves and charming white, globe-like flowers, Trifolium repens is much more than just a lawn alternative.  It's a natural soil improver, a living mulch, a pollinator magnet, and a drought-tolerant groundcover that enriches your garden environment.
 
Whether you're looking to enhance soil health, reduce lawn mowing, or attract beneficial insects, these White Clover seeds offer a sustainable and beautiful solution for your landscape.
 
 
Growing Instructions:
 
1. Site Preparation:
White Clover is adaptable but prefers well-draining soil and full sun to partial shade.  For best results, prepare the area by removing weeds and loosening the top few centimetres of soil.  While it tolerates poorer soils, incorporating some organic matter can improve establishment.
For lawn alternatives or large areas, prepare a finely raked seedbed.  For undersowing or interplanting, ensure there is some bare soil contact for the seeds.
 
2. Sowing the Seeds:
White Clover seeds are small.  For even distribution, you can mix them with some fine sand or soil before broadcasting.  Sprinkle the seeds evenly over the prepared area.  A seeding rate of 0.5-1 kg per 100 square metres (approximately 5-10g per square metre) is generally recommended for a dense cover.
After broadcasting, lightly rake the seeds into the top 0.5 cm of soil, or simply roll the area to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.  Do not bury the seeds too deeply as they need light for germination.
 
3. Watering and Germination:
Keep the seeded area consistently moist for the first 2-3 weeks until germination is well underway.  Gentle misting or using a fine spray nozzle on a hose is ideal to avoid washing away the seeds.
Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days under optimal conditions (warm soil temperatures, ideally between 15-25°C / 59-77°F).  In warmer climates, avoid sowing during the hottest months to prevent the seeds from drying out.  Early autumn or spring are usually ideal sowing times in regions with distinct seasons.
 
4. Establishment and Care:
Once established, White Clover is remarkably low-maintenance.  It is fairly drought-tolerant once mature, but will benefit from occasional watering during extended dry periods.
White Clover is a nitrogen-fixer, meaning it enriches the soil by converting atmospheric nitrogen into a usable form for plants.  This reduces the need for external nitrogen fertilisers.
 
5. Ongoing Management:
For a neat appearance, you can mow White Clover, though it tolerates various heights.  Mowing will also encourage denser growth and more flowers.  If used as a living mulch, simply allow it to grow around your plants.
Be aware that while beneficial, clover can spread.  If you wish to contain it to specific areas, regular edging or physical barriers may be required.  White Clover is generally hardy but monitor for any common garden pests, though serious issues are rare.
By planting White Clover, you're not just growing a beautiful groundcover; you're cultivating a resilient and beneficial addition to your ecosystem, supporting pollinators and enhancing soil health.
 
 
200 Seeds per Pack