planting white dutch clover seed White Dutch Clover

planting white dutch clover seed White Dutch CloverWhite Dutch clover is a low growing perennial cover crop prized for its ability to enrich soil and create a living mulch. It fixes nitrogen, improving fertility for future plantings, while its dense roots prevent erosion and suppress weeds. Once established, it forms a lush green carpet that withstands foot traffic and light mowing. Ideal for garden pathways, orchards, and between vegetable rows, White Dutch clover provides long lasting soil health

Whether to till White Dutch clover in spring depends on how you use it. As a cover crop, till it under two to three weeks before planting to let it decompose and release nitrogen, enriching the soil with organic matter. If you’re using it as a living mulch or permanent ground cover, don’t till it. Instead, mow or trim it back to keep it healthy. This maintains weed suppression and ongoing nitrogen fixation for surrounding plants.