A soil test is the best guide for determining nutritional requirements. Clover stands should be topdressed annually as long as plant numbers are adequate. In the absence of a soil test, refer to the typical plant nutrient recommendations listed in Table 2-7 . Cutting Management of Alfalfa, Red Clover, and Birdsfoot Trefoil, available from your local extension office.
Ladino clover responds best to rotational grazing.
For additional information on clovers for pasture, see Pastures , below. Insect pest control Spittlebug control may be necessary on red, alsike, and ladino clovers. The clover cyst nematode attacks red clover roots and crowns. It has been found only in central Pennsylvania, and its distribution throughout the state is not known. Rotating fields out of clover for two or more years should keep this pest under control.