To establish clover in grasslands, whether white or red, will depend on factors like time, weather, overall costs, and soil conditions. Clover benefits cattle producers, so it becomes beneficial when established in the grassland for grazing.
You already have an established grassland so, we are going to add the clover establishment to the soil and that no need to make seed bed. We are going to add the seeds to the grassland.
How to establish Clover in grasslands
- Acquire the Clover seeds.
- Fence the portion of the grasslands you want to use.
- Gently raise the grasses and sow the clover seeds beneath.
- If soil indices are less than 2, apply up to 50 kg N/ha as well as phosphate (containing phosphorus, P) and potash (containing potassium, K).
- Give it some days, and you will see the cover shooting up.
What are the nutrients in clover?
Clover provides nutrition to beef cattle and other livestock. Clover has a lot of protein, calcium, and phosphorus. This makes it necessary to plant clover among your grasslands so that cattle may feed on it.
Why does clover cause bloat in cattle?
According to research, red clover is known to cause bloat in cattle. Bloat happens when the eructation process becomes disrupted or blocked, and the rate of gas generation outpaces the animal’s capacity to release the gas.
Can cows eat clover and alfalfa?
Both clover and alfalfa are rich in protein and feeding them the two grass should be done with enough care as this can cause bloat and kill them.
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