Sweet Clover

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Cover Crop Name:
Sweetclover
Scientific Name:
Melilotus sp. L
Growth Season:
Cool Season, broadleaf
Plant Type:
Legume (N-fixation)
Life Cycle:
Annual, Biennial
Plant Architecture:
Upright plant architecture
Alternative Names:
Yellow: Melilotus officinalis L., White: Melilotus alba L.
Relative Water Use:
Moderate water use
Salinity Tolerance:
Fair salinity tolerance
Seeding Depth:
½ inch
Crude Protein:
11-18%
Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio:
12 – 23
Mycorrhizal Association:
Forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations
Other Notes:
  • Attracts pollinators
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