Perennial White Ladino Clover Seed - 40 lb Nitrocoated Bag

In this review the reviewer finds Outsidepride Perennial White Ladino Clover Seed best suited for landowners and farmers who need a durable, highnutrient ground cover that also improves soil. The single biggest reason to buy is its combination of perennial performance across USDA Zones 3-10 and nitrocoated, inoculated seed treatment that helps with water retention and faster establishment; this makes it useful for food plots, pastures, erosion control and pollinator habitat without heavy fertilizer inputs.

Key Features

• Perennial adaptability: Thrives across USDA Zones 3-10 so it returns year after year for long term pasture and ground cover.
• High nutritive value: Provides a palatable, proteinrich forage that benefits livestock and wildlife such as deer, turkey and rabbits.
• Nitrogen fixation: Naturally captures nitrogen from the air to improve soil fertility and reduce the need for synthetic fertilizer.
• Nitrocoated & inoculated seed: Enhanced coating promotes better water retention and germination, making sowing easier and establishment more reliable.
• Easy to plant and drought tolerant: Simple broadcast sowing at recommended rates with germination often by about 14 days and reduced watering needs once established.
• Pollinator friendly: Produces blooms that attract bees and beneficial insects, supporting field biodiversity and crop yields.

Who It's For

This seed is ideal for small farmers, hunters managing food plots, and homeowners restoring pastures who want a perennial white clover that improves forage quality and soil without relying on chemical nitrogen. Its durability under foot and good coverage make it suitable for rotational grazing and mixed pasture plantings.

Those who should look elsewhere include people needing an immediate lawn replacement within weeks for heavy foot traffic or ornamental turf aesthetics, and gardeners seeking annual cover crops only for a single season.

Pros & Cons

Pros

• Perennial habit offers recurring forage and erosion control for multiple seasons.
• Nitrocoated and inoculated treatment improves germination and ease of sowing.
• Enhances soil fertility through nitrogen fixation and supports pollinators.
• Customers note fast growth and good coverage, including survival through several winters in some regions.

Cons

• Coverage and early establishment still depend on proper seedbed prep and moisture; not an instant turf replacement.
• As a clover, it may be outcompeted by aggressive grasses if not managed in mixed seedings.

Specifications

Our Verdict

Outsidepride Perennial Ladino Clover Seed is a solid value for landowners who want a longlasting, nutritive clover that improves soil and supports wildlife and pollinators. The nitrocoated, inoculated seeds make establishment easier and customers report good growth and winter hardiness, so it is recommended for pasture renovation, food plots and erosion control projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recommended sowing rate?
Sow at 1/2-3/4 lb per 1,000 sq ft or about 8-10 lb per acre, broadcast on prepared soil and rake lightly.

How long until germination?
Seeds typically germinate in about 14 days if kept moist after sowing.

Will it improve soil fertility?
Yes, Ladino clover fixes nitrogen from the air and increases soil health, reducing the need for synthetic nitrogen fertilizer.