The main value of white clover

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The main root of white clover is short, with well-developed lateral roots and fibrous roots. The stem is creeping, slightly rising at the top, with roots at the nodes, and the whole plant is hairless. The leaves are palmately trifoliate; the stipules are ovate-lanceolate, membranous, sheath-like at the base, and the free parts are acute.

The flowers of white clover are white, creamy yellow or light red and have a fragrance. The standard petal is elliptical, nearly 1 times longer than the wing petals and keel petals, and the keel petals are slightly shorter than the wing petals; the ovary is linear-oblong, the style is slightly longer than the ovary, and there are 3-4 ovules. The swaying posture in the wind reminds people of happiness and joy.

Economic Value

The economic value of white clover is mainly for flower lovers who raise animals. For example, if you have flower lovers who have little rabbits, little sheep, or other small fishes and shrimps at home.

White clover has excellent palatability and high digestibility, and is loved by various livestock and poultry. It is suitable for breeding cattle, sheep, herbivorous fish, etc. The nutritional content and digestibility are higher than those of alfalfa and red clover.

As the grass ages, its digestibility decreases more slowly than other forages. White clover is resistant to trampling, expands quickly, and has a strong ability to compete with weeds after forming a community, so it is often used for grazing.

When feeding, it should be fed with grass from the Poaceae family to achieve carbon-nitrogen balance and prevent bloat caused by eating only white clover. In addition, grass powder can be dried and used as a raw material for compound feed.

Planting lawn

Flower lovers who have a small garden at home can plant white clover on the lawn, which is both beautiful and can protect the lawn.

White clover has beautiful leaf and flower color, a long green period, low planting and maintenance costs. It only takes 30 to 40 days from sowing to maturity. Once planted, it can be used continuously for 6-7 years or even 10 years. The seeds that fall to the soil have a strong self-seeding reproduction ability. It is an excellent greening ornamental lawn species. It can be planted in large areas or mixed with trees and shrubs to form a layered composite landscape. Mixed planting with other warm-season lawns can extend the green period.

White clover has a well-developed root system and dense lateral roots that can fix the soil. Its dense leaves can block rain and wind erosion of the soil, so it has an obvious effect in storing water and conserving soil. It is suitable for planting on slopes, embankments and lake shores to prevent soil erosion, and it can easily create a gorgeous natural ecological landscape. It is not prone to diseases and pests, and there are few weeds. After the lawn is established, there is basically no need for manual weeding, which effectively reduces the amount of labor required for weeding and the use of chemical herbicides.