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Ladino is primarily a pasture crop. it is well suited for pasture because of
its dense growing habit and quick recovery after being grazed. The leaf part of
the ladino plant is utilized by grazing animals and is made up of highly nutritious
leaves. These abundant leaves make the Ladino clover a high quality pasture plant. In pastures, it is usually
sown in combinations with grasses. Ladino is adapted to US regions where common
white clover also grows well. Ladino will grow on most any type soil, but does best where
there is adequate soil moisture. Because it is shallow-rooted, it can even grow in
soils with hardpan (clay, etc.) near the surface. As with other grasses and clovers,
regular applications of fertilizers can improve the
establishment and growth..
Type: cool season perennial legume
Use: Ladino
clovers grow best when planted with small grains such as wheat,
oats or rye. They can be grazed by deer in the young seedling stage
and the grains can help take the early grazing pressure off the clover. Ladino
clovers are very high yielding and high quality providing excellent protein for
fall, spring and early summer. Ladino clover makes an excellent food plot for deer and
turkey as well as attract insects for quail chicks and turkey babies. Performs
best wehen used on
clay or loam soils or good bottomland.
Planting
- Date: Sep. - Oct. and Feb. - Apr.
- Rate: 8 lbs. per acre or ¼ lb.
per 1000 sq. ft.
- Rates of 4-5 lbs.
can work when professionally established.
- Depth: ¼" maximum
Best For:
Deer, Turkey, Rabbit, and Quail
September and October OR February and March are the
preferred seeding periods for Ladino Clovers. Use the same seed bed preparations as for
planting grasses and small-seeded legumes.
More information on White clovers can be found at the following sites:
White clover (PSU)
White clover (FIS)
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