Trifolium pratense

Name: Trifolium pratense
Brand: SeedsCart
SKU: SC-168
Price: 399.0 INR
Availability: InStock

Non-GMOUse_CoverCropUse_Fodder

399.00

Weight

Fresh — Great for Germination · Collected recently — great time to sow

Why is this approximate?

Freshness status shown above is an approximate estimate derived from this species' typical collection period and reported seed longevity. It does not reflect verified testing of this specific batch and should be treated as general guidance only.

Seed germination is a biological process dependent on multiple variables outside our control, including but not limited to storage conditions prior to and following purchase, sowing technique, soil composition and drainage, ambient and soil temperature, humidity, light exposure, and watering practices. Even under optimal growing conditions and correct pre-treatment, no seed lot can be guaranteed to achieve 100% germination, and natural variation in individual seed viability is expected. SeedsCart does not guarantee germination outcomes and is not liable for germination failure arising from growing conditions, handling, or environmental factors beyond the point of sale.

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Trifolium pratense (Red clover) is a grasses & fodder species sourced from Indian natural stands, suited for soil improvement, nitrogen fixation, and green manuring.

Common Names	Red clover
Plant Form	Grasses & Fodder
Collection Period	July-Oct
Germination	30-90%
Seed Longevity	6-12months
Seed Treatment	precooling, preheating, hot water, potassium nitrate and mechanical scarification.

Growing & Establishment

Cover crop and green manure seeds are typically broadcast or line-sown into prepared seedbeds. Most species establish quickly under warm, moist conditions. Green biomass is incorporated into the soil before flowering to maximise nitrogen and organic matter contribution. Many species in this category also serve as fodder crops, live hedges, or understory plants in mixed agroforestry systems.

Use in India

Green manuring is widely recommended under Indian organic and sustainable farming guidelines and has been practised for centuries across South Asia. These species are well-adapted to tropical and subtropical agro-climatic zones across India, making them valuable for soil health management in both rainfed and irrigated farming systems.

Seeds are sourced from certified farms and natural stands across India. All batches are tested for germination before dispatch. Bulk supply is available for farm-scale, commercial, and institutional buyers — contact us for trade pricing. We ship internationally.

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Product Specifications

Name	Trifolium pratense
Category	Tree Seeds
Country of Origin	India
Net Quantity	100g / 250g / 500g / 1kg (as per variant selected)
Marketed by	Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand
Manufactured by	Ebbora Agritech Pvt. Ltd., 47 Panditwari, P.O. Premnagar, Dehradun - 248001, Uttarakhand
MRP	399.00 (Incl. of all taxes)
Customer Support	Email: support@seedscart.in Call: '+91-7455025717

Germination Guide

Typical germination time 5-14 days (faster with scarification)

Pre-Treatment

This species is hard-seeded, and scarification (mechanical nicking or sanding) measurably improves germination speed and rate, though it isn't strictly essential — untreated seed will still germinate, just more slowly and less evenly.

Pre-Germination Prep

Prepare a firm, well-worked seedbed. This species tolerates wet soil and acidic conditions notably well, more so than many legumes.

Sowing

Sow about 0.6-1.25cm (1/4-1/2 inch) deep, broadcast or drilled. Typical seeding rates run 6-15 lb/acre depending on method.

Post-Care & Growing On

Keep moist until established. Sow between mid-August and late September for best establishment in most climates. This species establishes well in mixtures with grasses like tall fescue and orchardgrass, not just as a standalone stand.

Tips

Scarification speeds and evens out germination for this hard-seeded species, though it isn't strictly required Notably tolerant of wet, acidic soils compared to many other clovers Works well sown into an existing grass stand (like fescue or orchardgrass), not just as a pure stand

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