Description

Yellow Blossom Sweetclover – Deep-Rooted Soil Builder & Pollinator Magnet

Yellow Blossom Sweetclover (Melilotus officinalis) is a hardy biennial legume valued for its deep taproot, exceptional biomass production, and nitrogen-fixing capabilities. Ideal for cover cropping, green manure, and forage, this clover thrives in tough conditions and is especially effective at breaking up compacted soils. Available in 5 lb bags.

• Nitrogen Fixation: Produces up to 100–125 lbs of nitrogen per acre

• Soil Penetration: Deep taproot improves soil structure and drainage

• Biomass Production: Excellent for green manure or mowing mulch

• Drought Tolerant: Performs well in dry, low-fertility soils

• Pollinator Support: Bright yellow flowers attract bees and beneficial insects

• Planting Time: Early spring or late summer

• Lifespan: Biennial – establishes the first year, blooms and reseeds in the second

• Seeding Rate: 12–20 lbs/acre (drilled), 20–30 lbs/acre (broadcast)

Perfect for regenerative agriculture, erosion control, and wildlife habitat plantings.

Non-GMO | Soil Conditioning | Drought-Tolerant | Pollinator-Friendly