Dutch white clover, which is a strain of the species, belongs to this group, as does Louisiana Sl. The varieties Pilgrim, Merit, Regal and Tillman belong to the large group and often are referred to as ladino clovers. Except for their differences in size, all of these groups of clovers are difficult to tell apart. Buying certified seed is the only way to be sure your seedlot is not contaminated with wild white clover. Adaptation White clover will grow in soils considered too acid for red clover and alfalfa, but it is more productive if the salt pH is 5.5 or higher.
White clover needs adequate phosphorus and potassium for establishment, persistence and growth.
White or ladino clover is especially responsive to cool, moist conditions. F. It also responds to irrigation about as much as any other legume. Because of its shallow root system, it is not adapted to shallow, droughty soils. Ladino clover is widely used for forage, especially in pasture. It is unexcelled as a pasture for hogs because of its unusually low fiber content.