- Covers Up To 1,000 sq ft
- Pure Micro Clover Seed
- Designed For Overseeding Into Grass
- Nitrogen-Fixing Groundcover
A 1,000 Sq Ft Micro Clover Seed Pouch is an easy way to add micro clover into an existing lawn without tearing anything out. The idea is simple: mow the grass very short so a little soil shows, then hand-spread the tiny seed evenly and keep it consistently moist while it germinates. Micro clover stays lower and finer-leaved than standard Dutch white clover, and once it’s established it can help feed the lawn by fixing nitrogen in the soil. It gives lawns better resilience, lighter fertilizer needs, and a softer look instead of a pure turfgrass monoculture.
Germination is usually quick with proper moisture (often 1–2 weeks) but the plants stay small at first; a fuller, more mature stand takes time. In thicker, heavily fertilized lawns, it can take longer to fully settle in, so patience and steady watering early make a difference.
Product Specs
- Coverage: 1,000 sq ft
- Seed type: Micro clover (Trifolium repens var. pipolina)
- Germination: Typically 1–2 weeks with regular watering
- Packaging: Compostable resealable kraft pouch
Product Tips
- Mow to about 0.5–1" and remove clippings; rake out thatch so soil is visible before seeding.
- These seeds are extremely small and can clump by hand—an easy spread shaker or handheld spreader helps a lot.
- Lightly water after seeding and don’t let the surface dry out for the first 1–2 weeks.
- Keep mowing height around 3" for the first year so grass and weeds don’t crowd out seedlings.
- Skip broadcast weed killers after seeding, as they can kill clover seedlings.
FAQs
When should I seed micro clover?
Spring, late summer, or early fall when temperatures are moderate and rainfall is more reliable. Avoid seeding right before a hot, dry stretch.
How to use the 1,000 Sq Ft Micro Clover Seed Pouch?
Mow existing grass very short (about 0.5–1"), remove clippings, and rake so soil shows. Spread seed evenly (a shaker/spreader helps), then lightly rake it into the top 1/8" of soil. Water gently and keep the surface from drying out for 1–2 weeks while it germinates, then water as needed through the first season.
Will it flower?
It can, especially once established. Mowing shorter and more frequently reduces flowering and reduces pollinator visits; letting it grow a bit taller increases blooms.
Do I need to fertilize?
Once established, micro clover can reduce or replace nitrogen fertilizer needs because it fixes nitrogen. For lawns that haven’t been fertilized recently, a low-nitrogen organic feed a couple months after seeding can help early establishment.
Is it kid and pet friendly?
Yes, it’s described as kid and pet friendly and is commonly used as a lower-input lawn alternative.
- SKU:
- 123743FLGE-AML
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