{"product_id":"alsike-clover-seeds","title":"Alsike Clover Seeds","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n.faq-summary::after {\n  content: \"\";\n  width: 40px;\n  height: 40px;\n  background-image: url(\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/files\/bee-icon.svg?v=1729223641\");\n  background-size: contain;\n  background-repeat: no-repeat;\n  position: absolute;\n  right: 10px;\n  top: 50%;\n  transform: translateY(-50%);\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlsike Clover Seeds for Honeybees and Pollinators\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlsike clover is one of the best plants for honeybees. It flowers off and on from May until the first frost in October in Minnesota depending on how much moisture we have, unlike most nectar sources that bloom during only a short seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn Minnesota, 57 native species of bees feed on the nectar and pollen of this clover. The fragrant white flowers with pink tinged blooms provide important nectar and pollen sources during times when native flowers may be in short supply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike other clovers, Alsike Clover thrives in wet areas and is also very winter hardy, making it a useful option for pollinator habitat plantings throughout Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAlsike Clover Planting Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlsike Clover can be planted in a variety of pollinator habitat areas including wetter soils, open fields, and low maintenance forage spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeed coverage:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 pound of seed covers approximately 8,712 square feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Alsike Clover seed in 1\/2 pound, 1 pound, 5 pound, and 10 pound sizes. Please inquire by email or phone for bulk pricing information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupport Pollinators With Alsike Clover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlsike Clover is valued for its long bloom period, winter hardiness, and ability to grow well in wetter soil conditions where some other clover varieties may struggle. Because it blooms throughout much of the growing season, it can provide a reliable nectar and pollen source for honeybees and native pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fragrant white and pink flowers attract a wide range of pollinators while helping provide forage during periods when native flowering plants may be limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll sales from seed purchases go toward our Land For Bees initiative to help replant land for pollinators and support future habitat restoration efforts. You can \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/pages\/land-for-bees-mission\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eread more about Land For Bees here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions About Alsike Clover Seeds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  Why is Alsike Clover good for pollinators?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eAlsike Clover produces nectar and pollen throughout much of the growing season, providing an important forage source for honeybees and native pollinators when other flowering plants may be limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  When does Alsike Clover bloom in Minnesota?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eAlsike Clover may flower from May until the first frost in October depending on seasonal moisture conditions in Minnesota.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  How much area does Alsike Clover seed cover?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eOne pound of Alsike Clover seed covers approximately 8,712 square feet depending on planting conditions and seed distribution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  What seed sizes are available?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eWe sell Alsike Clover seed in 1\/2 pound, 1 pound, 5 pound, and 10 pound sizes. Bulk pricing may also be available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails class=\"faq-detail\"\u003e\n  \u003csummary class=\"faq-summary\"\u003e\n  What pollinators use Alsike Clover?\n\u003c\/summary\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"faq-content\"\u003eIn Minnesota, 57 native bee species feed on the nectar and pollen produced by Alsike Clover in addition to other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ames Farm","offers":[{"title":"1\/2 pound","offer_id":42537377497260,"sku":"ALS1\/2","price":5.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 pound","offer_id":41305991413932,"sku":"ALS1","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 pounds","offer_id":41305991446700,"sku":"ALS5","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 pounds","offer_id":41305991479468,"sku":"ALS10","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/6071\/products\/alsike-clover-seeds-740895.jpg?v=1644862326","url":"https:\/\/www.amesfarm.mom\/products\/alsike-clover-seeds","provider":"Ames Farm Single Source Honey ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}