{"product_id":"white-clover","title":"White Clover","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDescription \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eWhite Clover (Trifolium repens) is a tough, low growing \u003cstrong\u003eground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e that is difficult to kill and will cover any open spaces between other plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e. White Clovers produces heads of white flowers that often show a hint of pink or cream as they age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eWhite clover serves as the \u003cstrong\u003epremier living mulch system\u003c\/strong\u003e over any other legume. It is robust, resilient and competitive. It makes a perfect \u003cstrong\u003ecompanion plant\u003c\/strong\u003e during your grow, and can help reduce reliance on your store-bought \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003efertilizers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eWhite Clover (Trifolium Repens) is a herbaceous perennial plant that is a part of the bean family - making it a \u003cstrong\u003enatural nitrogen fixer\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nodules\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003e on the roots fix and stabilize atmospheric nitrogen. As the plant decays, it releases this high-quality nitrogen into its local environment which encourages healthy growth in all neighboring plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eWhite Clover and Red Clover have similar qualities, however White Clover is known to grow shorter and laterally while Red Clover grows upright in shoots. White Clover is also able to handle higher temperatures. When planting clover, it is best to plant a mixture of red and white clover together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBenefits  \u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eNitrogen Production\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe ability to\u003cstrong\u003e improve nitrogen in soil\u003c\/strong\u003e is one of White Clover's most popular uses. This happens through the process of nitrogen fixation. White Clover is a legume, which forms a symbiotic relationship with a type of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emycorrhizae \u003c\/span\u003ebacteria in the \u003cem\u003eRhizibium Genus \u003c\/em\u003ewhich forms nodules on the plants roots. The nodules formed by the bacteria take in nitrogen from the atmosphere and make it into proteins that the plant can use to grow. The interaction between the plants roots and the soil leads to improved soil quality without the need for fertilizer, making\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhite\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eClover a great choice for your garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eResilient \u0026amp; fast growing\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Clover is the \u003cstrong\u003emost resilient of the clover genus.\u003c\/strong\u003e This makes White Clover an excellent ground cover crop as it withstands high traffic areas, harsh conditions and can tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions, including lower quality soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Clover also works well as a\u003cstrong\u003e low maintenance ground cover\u003c\/strong\u003e as it can tolerate drought conditions and high temperatures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSoil Compaction\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Clover works well to \u003cstrong\u003eprevent top soil compaction\u003c\/strong\u003e and helps to break up soil because of its deep and interconnected root system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttracts Beneficial Insects\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite Clover rarely attracts harmful pests and is helpful in \u003cstrong\u003eattracting beneficial insects\u003c\/strong\u003e to your garden with its flowers. These insects include bumblebees and honeybees which aid in pollination of plants. As well as this, White Clover attracts parasitoid wasps which help to control pests like aphids and whiteflies. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eErosion Prevention\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe deep and complex root system of White Clover make it a great option when trying to \u003cstrong\u003eprevent soil runoff and erosion\u003c\/strong\u003e, keeping key nutrients for your plants and soil in place.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWeed Suppressant\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who has tried to get rid of a clover patch in their garden know that the plant can be competitive. Because of its complex root system once it is established, White Clover \u003cstrong\u003ecompetes well with weeds\u003c\/strong\u003e and is great at keeping unwanted weeds at bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiving Mulch\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlanting White Clover as a ground cover works great as as a living mulch system as the plants do not grow very tall, allowing the soil to \u003cstrong\u003eretain moisture\u003c\/strong\u003e and remain moist.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\"\u003eProtects the soil from exposure to heat and radiation \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the living mulch system to be most beneficial, management is the key. Ensure that the living mulch system does not compete with the main crop for light, nutrients and moisture. Consider planting White Clover once the main crop is established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhite Clover flourishes under the following conditions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeason\u003c\/strong\u003e: Spring to Autumn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: 18\u003cspan\u003e-24°C\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGerminate \u003c\/strong\u003e7-10 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDepth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 10 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 25 x 25 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: 60 – 70 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 - 25 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productinfo\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlowering Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSummer\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productinfo\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExposure\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFull Sun\/Partial Shade\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Growing Conditions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePrefers moist, fertile loam or clay-loam, pH 6.0–7.5; does well in lightly compacted soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eModerate and consistent; can handle periodic dry spells once mature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAvoid nitrogen-rich fertilisers; opt for potassium and phosphorus support in poor soils.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eModerate to high; good airflow recommended to prevent mildew in humid regions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThrives in regions such as Western Cape winter-rainfall zones, KZN Midlands, and Highveld.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-listid=\"3\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"134233279\":true,\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003eMulching: Sow in autumn so that plants can become established before cold weather comes. Cut the clover just below the surface, late in winter\/early spring and allow the foliage to die down naturally into the soil surface, or alternatively take the green matter \/ green manure and give your compost pile a high organic nitrogen boost. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-aria-level=\"1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-listid=\"3\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-leveltext=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntercropping\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pair with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Tomatoes\" title=\"Tomato Options\"\u003etomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Capsicums\" title=\"Capsicum Options\"\u003ecapsicums\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/broccoli-green-sprouting\" title=\"Broccoli\"\u003ebroccoli\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Lettuce\" title=\"Lettuce Options\"\u003elettuce\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eCrop Rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Plant after heavy feeders (\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Tomatoes\" title=\"Tomato Options\"\u003etomatoes\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/broccoli-green-sprouting\" title=\"Broccoli\"\u003ebroccoli\u003c\/a\u003e). Follow with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Carrots\" title=\"Carrot Options\"\u003ecarrots\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/greenhouston.co.za\/products\/tags\/?tag=Lettuce\" title=\"Lettuce Options\"\u003elettuce\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eSoil Rejuvenation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e: Till in as green manure between cycles to enrich soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-ccp-props='{\"201341983\":0,\"335559739\":160,\"335559740\":259}'\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor placement of large orders contact us at: office@greenhouston.co.za \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Green Houston","offers":[{"title":"1g (Approx. 1600 Seeds)","offer_id":39844116365465,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g (Approx. 8000 Seeds)","offer_id":39844121870489,"sku":"","price":44.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0344\/9087\/6044\/products\/Whiteclover612x612.png?v=1618907571","url":"https:\/\/greenwares.myshopify.com\/products\/white-clover","provider":"Green Houston","version":"1.0","type":"link"}