Clover

Clover is a member of the Fabaceae family. It is known to have many virtues for the human body but it is especially known for its role as a green fertilizer. It has many advantages thanks to its ability to capture nitrogen. Once cut, it nourishes the earth by enriching it with nitrogen and preventing weeds from growing. Several species are known: Persian clover, Alexandria clover, Incarnate clover which is easily recognized by its red flowering stem, Micheli clover and Squarrosum clover. Most clovers are easy to sow but some are frosty.

Clover is sown in the ground and broadcast. The wine growers use it to enrich the soil before planting, you can do it for your garden or vegetable garden. The same variety of clover will not be sown at each time of the year. Incarnate clover should be sown between March and May, while white clover is not afraid of the cold and can be sown in the fall. The clover appreciates sunny places but does not tolerate drought. This plant appreciates well-drained soils.

Care should be taken not to plant clover with other invasive plants. Sensitive to drought, it will be necessary to water it so that it does not die. If you sow it in the spring, you can mow it in the fall and add it to your soil to make it more aerated and rich in nitrogen. In addition to being a green manure, clover attracts pollinators in abundance.