White Clover
cover-crop
Best living mulch for paths and bed edges. Fixes nitrogen, suppresses weeds, tolerates foot traffic, and feeds pollinators. Mow occasionally to keep below vegetable canopy.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–9
- Sun
- Full sun (6+ hrs)
- Water
- Low — drought-tolerant once established
- Soil
- Loam, sandy, clay
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 3 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 16 plants per square
- Days to maturity
- About 45 days
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Recommended varieties
- Dutch Whiteseed
Low-growing, most common — ideal between bed paths.
- Ladino Cloverseed
Large-leaf tall type — higher nitrogen fixation, better grazing.
Add White Clover to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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