DamavandPro Sweet Clover Seed (Melilotus officinalis) Yellow Blossom

From DamavandPro, Sweet Clover Seed (Melilotus officinalis) ‘Yellow Blossom’ brings vibrant yellow flowering to the garden while supporting soil health. As a biennial plant, it produces fragrant yellow blossoms in its second year and is noted for attracting pollinators, making it a considered choice for gardeners and farmers looking to combine visual appeal with practical growing benefits.

Sweet clover develops a deep taproot, which helps improve soil structure and nutrient uptake. It is also described as a soil builder that improves drainage and structure, with nitrogen fixation to improve soil fertility. For managing growth, the guidance is to cut before flowering.

Key features

• Biennial plant with fragrant yellow blossoms in its second year
• Deep taproot to help improve soil structure and nutrient uptake
• Pollinator friendly, attracting bees and beneficial insects
• Nitrogen fixing to support soil fertility
• Extensive root system helps prevent soil erosion
• Sow in spring or autumn

Sizing

• Plant height: 30 cm to 1.2 meters (1 to 4 feet)
• Sowing depth: 0.5 to 1 cm (1/4 inch)

Further details

• Sowing times (spring): March to May
• Sowing times (fall): Mid-August to early October
• Seeding rate: Approximately 6 kg per acre (15 kg per hectare) for standalone planting
• Soil preference: Well-draining soil with a neutral pH (6.0 to 7.0)

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