★ #1 Deer Food Plot Clover
Best Ladino Clover Seed: The Giant White Clover for Food Plots, Pasture & Maximum Forage Production
Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Ladino Clover
by Wicked Tuff Turf — Littleton, New Hampshire
Ladino Clover
Trifolium repens var. latum
"The giant White Clover that produces 2-4 tons of high-protein forage per acre. Ladino is the #1 food plot species for whitetail deer and the premium pasture clover for dairy operations. Same N-fixing biology as Dutch White, but dramatically higher yield."
Productive forage: 60-90
Establishment
Zones 4-8
Hardiness Range
Low
Maintenance
Legume
Category
#1 Deer Food Plot Species
2-3x Taller Than Dutch White
100-200 lbs Free Nitrogen
Premium Dairy Forage
Stoloniferous Persistence
Ultra-Low Seeding Rate
Spring or Late Summer Planting
Trusted by 20,000+ Growers
| Species | Ladino Clover (Trifolium repens var. latum) |
| Growth Habit | Stoloniferous perennial. Giant White Clover type — 8-14 inches tall. Higher yielding. |
| Root Depth | 3-5 inches |
| Establishment | Productive forage: 60-90 days. Fully established: 6-12 months. |
| Hardiness Zones | 4-8 |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Category | Legume |
| Available Sizes | 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb |
What We Love
- #1 food plot clover for whitetail deer
- 2-4x the yield of Dutch White Clover
- 100-200 lbs free nitrogen per acre
- 20-25% crude protein — premium dairy forage
- Ultra-low seeding rate — 2-4 lbs/acre in mixes
Worth Noting
- Too tall for lawn integration — use Dutch White for lawns
- Requires better soil fertility than Dutch White Clover
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Available in 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb
The Competition
Perennial Ladino
by Outsidepride
99%/90%, Nitro-Coat
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 50 lb
Price$199.99
Ladino Clover
by Hancock Seed
98%/85%, Pre-Inoculated
Purity / Germ
Sizes10, 50 lb
Price$175.00
Ladino Clover
by Advantage
99%/88%, Coated
Purity / Germ
Sizes1, 20 lb
Price$202.00
Ladino White Clover
by Hale Habitat
98%/80%, Raw
Purity / Germ
Sizes5 lb
Price$48.99
Regal Graze Ladino
by Regal Graze
99%/90%, Inoculated
Purity / Germ
Sizes10 lb
Price$89.95
Imperial Clover
by Whitetail Institute
Mix, Inoculated
Purity / Germ
Sizes4, 18 lb
Price$120.99
Jumbo II Ladino
by Welter Seed
High Analysis, Inoculated
Purity / Germ
Sizes50 lb
Price$175.00
Premium White Mix
by Deer Creek Seed
25% Ladino, Inoculated
Purity / Germ
Sizes5, 25 lb
Price$47.50
Real World Clover
by Real World
Mix, Inoculated
Purity / Germ
Sizes10 lb
Price$44.99
Perennial Clover King
by Outsidepride
Mix, Inoculated
Purity / Germ
Sizes5 lb
Price$34.99
| Feature | Old Cobblers Farm™ Wicked Tuff Turf Ladino Clover | Perennial Ladino | Ladino Clover | Ladino Clover | Ladino White Clover | Regal Graze Ladino | Imperial Clover | Jumbo II Ladino | Premium White Mix | Real World Clover | Perennial Clover King |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purity / Germ | 99%/90%, Nitro-Coat | 98%/85%, Pre-Inoculated | 99%/88%, Coated | 98%/80%, Raw | 99%/90%, Inoculated | Mix, Inoculated | High Analysis, Inoculated | 25% Ladino, Inoculated | Mix, Inoculated | Mix, Inoculated | |
| Sizes | 1 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 25 lb | 5, 50 lb | 10, 50 lb | 1, 20 lb | 5 lb | 10 lb | 4, 18 lb | 50 lb | 5, 25 lb | 10 lb | 5 lb |
| Price | $199.99 | $175.00 | $202.00 | $48.99 | $89.95 | $120.99 | $175.00 | $47.50 | $44.99 | $34.99 | |
| Brand | Old Cobblers Farm | Outsidepride | Hancock Seed | Advantage | Hale Habitat | Regal Graze | Whitetail Institute | Welter Seed | Deer Creek Seed | Real World | Outsidepride |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How long does it take for the seed to germinate?
Germination typically occurs within 7-14 days under optimal conditions with consistent moisture and temperatures between 60-75°F.
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What is the best time of year to plant this grass seed?
The ideal planting times are early fall (late August to mid-October) or spring (mid-April to early June) when soil temperatures are favorable for germination.
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What do the numbers on the seed tag mean?
The seed tag shows purity percentage (amount of pure seed), germination rate (percentage that will sprout), weed seed content, and other crop or inert matter. Higher purity and germination percentages indicate better quality seed.
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What is the recommended seeding rate per 1,000 square feet?
For new lawns, apply 3-4 pounds per 1,000 square feet. For overseeding existing lawns, use 2-3 pounds per 1,000 square feet.
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Is it better to use a single species or a seed mix?
A single species like Kentucky Bluegrass provides uniformity in color and texture, while a mix offers better disease resistance and adaptability to varying conditions. Your choice depends on your priorities for appearance versus resilience.
