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Post by smsmith on Dec 23, 2020 20:22:45 GMT -6
I did a search and got nothing, so I'm guessing I already know the anwer.
Anybody plant aberlasting clover?
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Post by badgerfowl on Dec 23, 2020 22:05:16 GMT -6
Nope but I’ve seen it on Welter’s site. Might have to try a few lbs this spring.
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Post by smsmith on Dec 24, 2020 8:34:13 GMT -6
Nope but I’ve seen it on Welter’s site. Might have to try a few lbs this spring. I'm only finding a few sources for seed. I'll probably pick up a few lbs. somewhere |
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Post by mnfish on Dec 24, 2020 9:26:26 GMT -6
What are its advantages over other clovers? Or r u just looking for diversity?
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Post by smsmith on Dec 24, 2020 10:34:12 GMT -6
What are its advantages over other clovers? Or r u just looking for diversity? It's a hybrid of white clover and kura clover. The advantages are that it maintains better ground coverage than white clover and it's easier to establish than kura. It's also more cold hardy than most white clovers, which would be beneficial in low snow years here. I've had plenty of winter kill in my clover plots where there is limited/no snow cover. I messed around with kura before and had some "ok" results. This stuff sounds like it may be the ticket for long term perennial clover plots. I'm sure there are some disadvantages (besides the cost) too, but those don't get advertised. It does appear to have smaller leaves than ladino, so there may be less forage/acre...not sure. edit...some info germinal.co.nz/product/aberlasting-caucasian-x-white/#:~:text=The%20superior%20root%20system%20of%20AberLasting%20clover%20provides,than%20traditional%20white%20clover%20when%20completely%20without%20water. |
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Post by smsmith on Dec 24, 2020 14:47:00 GMT -6
The best price I can find is from Welters. About $72 for 10 lbs. shipped. Not cheap, but I'll just use my gooberment stimulus money that's on the way  Anybody find it any cheaper than that, let me know please. |
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Post by sd51555 on Dec 24, 2020 17:08:51 GMT -6
The best price I can find is from Welters. About $72 for 10 lbs. shipped. Not cheap, but I'll just use my gooberment stimulus money that's on the way Anybody find it any cheaper than that, let me know please. You damn right. Thanks to modern monetary theory, I’m gonna have to buy barley the day it’s bagged before the stimulators get at it. |
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Post by smsmith on Dec 31, 2020 10:33:03 GMT -6
Did some more reading on aberlasting clover. There doesn't seem to be a whole lot out there, most in depth info I've found is from AU and NZ. Aberlasting is a small leaf variety. That gives me a bit of concern for deer use. Small leaf clovers are great for sheep, but I think larger leaf varieties are better for deer. I found an article stating that the "Aber" series will be offering medium and large leaf varieties in the future. I think I will wait for those to be released in the U.S.
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