Frosty Berseem Clover (Trifolium alexandrinum L.) is a cool-season, annual legume native to the Mediterranean region. Here are some key points about it:
Growth and Adaptation: Frosty Berseem Clover is known for its quick growth and ability to establish rapidly due to its low hard seed count. It prefers slightly alkaline loam soil.
Cold Tolerance: It has improved cold tolerance and can withstand temperatures down to about 5°F (-15°C), making it suitable for a wide range of climates.
Nitrogen Fixation: As a legume, it has the ability to fix high levels of nitrogen, which can reduce the need for nitrogen fertilizers in crop rotations.
Forage Quality: It provides high-quality forage with nutritional value comparable to alfalfa. It can be used for pasture, hay production, and as a cover crop1.
Compatibility: It can be underseeded with crops like wheat, canola, and oats, and it works well in mixtures with other cover crops to enhance soil health.
Pollinator Habitat: It can also contribute to pollinator habitat enhancement, although it may not be the best choice for biomass production in warm-season cover crop mixes.