BALL CLOVER has excellent reseeding ability because it can produce seed under grazing that is over 60% hard seed. It has small ovate leaflets and small white to yellow-white flowers. Seed are very small with 1 million count per pound. Ball clover does best on level, fine sandy loam and clay loam soils that maintain good soil moisture. Seedling vigor is poor because of the small seed size. It should be mixed with annual ryegrass to reduce bloat problems.

Preferred Soil and Plant Characteristics:        

• pH range 6.5 - 8.5              
• Loam, clay soils with fair drainage                    
• Late maturity with medium bloat potential              
• High reseeding potential        
• Good cold tolerance      
• Seeding rate 2-3 pounds per acre