Work was initiated in May, 1995. Information is incomplete and linkages to local or remote sites may not work but construction is being completed as fast as possible. It is adapted to areas where summer temperatures are moderate and adequate moisture is available throughout the growing season. Unlike alfalfa, red clover will grow moderately well on slightly acid soils.
Red clover is a short-lived perennial, which usually produces two or three hay crops per year.
It is characterized by rapid spring growth and low winterhardiness which contributes to its short-lived nature. The growth habit of red clover varies from erect to prostrate. Numerous stems with large trifoliate leaves arise from the crown region each year. Red clover has a thick tap root which grows to a length of 24-36 inches. Lateral roots which arise from the tap root are mainly concentrated in the upper 5 inches of the soil.