Patriot White Clover Trifolium repens WHERE TO PLANT: Primary Adaptation Adapted to some sites TYPE: Cool season perennial legume ADAPTATION: From eastern Texas and Oklahoma across the south to the Atlantic coast and north along a line from Macon, GA to Dallas, TX. In the Pacific Northwest, and in river valleys and irrigated pastures of the intermountain region. USES: Patriot is best used to enrich improved high quality grass pasture such as MaxQ enhanced tall fescue, orchardgrass, perennial ryegrass, and prairiegrass. Excellent for grazing fall through early summer. BENEFITS: Research and ranch experiences repeatedly demonstrate the superior feed value of a white clover-grass mixture compared to grass alone. Improvements in conception rates, milk production, calf weaning weights, daily gains and animal health can be realized. Patriot-grass mixtures may also be used for high-quality hay or silage. Patriot also captures atmospheric nitrogen 50 to 150 lbs. per acre per year. NUTRITION: 18 to 28% crude protein and total digestible nutrients (TDN) ranging from 65 to 85%. (Highest values will be obtained with a leaf to 10% bloom harvest.) Maturity of the crop at harvest will determine individual results. PLANTING: Dates: South: September - November...may be frost seeded in February to early March in some locations Upper South: September - early November...may be frost seeded in February to early March or spring planted in April - early May North: August - September...may be frost seeded in February - March or spring seeded in April - May Rate:3 lbs./acre if no-till drilled or broadcast into established pastures; increase to 4 lbs./acre if frost seeded; 5 lbs./acre for a pure stand (pure stands for wildlife plots; for Livestock see Special Considerations). Depth: 1/8” maximum (stand failures will result from seed planted too deeply). Fertilizer: Soil testing is highly recommeded. Liming to a pH of 6.0-6.5 and providing adequate levels of potassium and phosphorus are necessary to ensure a productive clover stand. See your local county extension office for details. MANAGEMENT: Seed come pre-inoculated and once established, Patriot does not require nitrogen fertilizer. Clip or harvest surplus forage in under utilized pastures or food plots. Under continuous grazing, keep grass and/or weed height between 2” and 6” to help maintain the clover stand. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS Bloat can be a problem for animals on pastures with a large proportion (>35%) of white clover. Bloat-preventative supplement materials are recommended. Patriot white clover in your pasture will improve animal performance with high yields and nutritional enrichment. Compared to other leading white clovers, over time, Patriot will out yield, fix more nitrogen and persist under grazing to provide the nutritional and economic benefits your farm n