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Clover seed goes a long way. A half-pound of seed will cover 3,000 square feet, and clover should make up only 3 percent of the seed being put down.

As we can see from this red clover seed tag above, only 65% (32.5 lbs) of the 50 lb bag is actually red clover (Pure Seed). Most of the other weight is the inoculant (Coating Material; 34% or 17 lbs).

If you go with a seed mix, clover seed should constitute 10%-15% of it to make sure it has a foothold sufficient to reduce watering, fertilization, weeds, and dog damage.

Instructions. Mix the clover seed with a filler like pelletized lime or clay cat litter to weigh it down and help it spread more evenly. Add the seed mixture to a rotary spreader.

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For more than 70 years, clover has been viewed primarily as a “lawn weed” that’s to be eradicated along with the dandelions, chickweed, and crabgrass in pursuit of the ideal green carpet.

However, we’d advise that you check with your local homeowner's association (HOA) or local government before sowing clover seed, as in some areas, it is considered a weed and may not be allowed.

It’s best to seed clover in the spring when temperatures are between 60 and 80 degrees and the danger of frost has passed, as fall-seeded clover can be prone to winter kill.

If you go with a seed mix, clover seed should constitute 10%-15% of it to make sure it has a foothold sufficient to reduce watering, fertilization, weeds, and dog damage.