What Do You Fertilize Clover With

It’s best to fertilize with what your soil test results recommend. Most often the best fertilizer for clover will recommend around 300 lbs of 0-20-20 per acre annually. Many choose to fertilize at planting time and then during the spring annually thereafter.

Does clover need to be fertilized?

A nitrogen-fixing plant, clover brings nutrients to your soil and requires no fertilization. When mixed with other grasses, clover can reduce or eliminate the need for regular fertilizing.

What nutrients does clover need?

Major Nutrients Your clover requires relatively large amounts of phosphorus and potassium to sustain healthy growth. The most effective way to fertilize clover is using a broadcast spreader to apply dry fertilizer over the soil.