Microclover® - a breakthrough in sustainable turf care
Imagine if you could have sustainable grass that stays dark green most of the year - even during dry spells. With Microclover® seed you can grow a green turf all year round – with minimum effort. Microclover is one the few plant species that produces its own nitrogen fertiliser. This ensures that your turf gets the needed amount of fertiliser so that it stays green, which also saves you money.
About Microclover®
Microclover® is a very tiny white clover. The unique small leaved clover is developed specifically for use together with turf grasses and has a special ability to grow in between the grass plants, keep an even distribution over the turf and supply the grass with the nitrogen needed. Furthermore, it keeps the turf dense and thereby it decreases the amount of weeds and the amount of work you need to put into it.
Microclover® is a leguminous species. Legumes can fix nitrogen from the air which eliminates the need for artificial fertiliser. This N-fixation takes place in the root nodules formed by the symbiotic Rhizobium bacteria. The continuous process of roots dying and degenerating means the accumulated nitrogen is available to the surrounding grass plants. This is truly a sustainable solution.
Microclover® is a plant that produces stolons so that it can spread itself evenly in the turf. This means it is good for closing bare spots quickly, which ultimately reduces the chance that weeds can be established and therefore you do not need to spend so much time on weed control. Additionally, the stolons allow it to regenerate itself after severe stress giving you a green turf faster.
Microclover® is adapted to a wide range of climatic and soil conditions tolerating wet and shade conditions, as well as drought. However, it can only tolerate wet conditions as long as the area is not flooded for long periods.
Microclover® together with turf
Microclover® grows quite aggressively and is very well suited with the latest fine leaved, dense, high quality perennial ryegrasses.
Strong creeping types of red fescue are ‘strong’ enough to be used in mixtures with perennial ryegrass and Microclover®. Slender creeping red fescue and chewings fescue are used more in mixtures without perennial ryegrass where they find balance with Microclover®.
Smooth stalked meadow grass is a good partner for more continental climates. It grows less aggressively and is an ideal species to mix with Microclover® in areas that receive a lot of wear. In dry areas Microclover® can be added to a tall fescue and smooth stalked meadow grass mixture.
Trials made by STRI-Bingley demonstrates how Micoroclover® improves the quality when it is added to a mixture.
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Microclover® appearance over the growing season. Plots indicated with blue contain Microclover®.
Where to use Microclover®
Microclover® is suited for public areas like parks as well as in municipal sport areas (football, rugby etc.) where it will be cost saving because of the reduced need for artificial fertiliser and maintenance operations. Microclover® is not only suited for public areas, but is also a great option for home lawns.
How to manage Microclover®
About This Variety
This variety delivers an ultra-fine, medium dark green leaf texture, providing a premium visual appearance with consistent colour throughout the season. Exceptionally high turf density creates smooth, tight putting surfaces while helping to naturally resist Poa annua ingress, maintaining surface purity over time.
Broad disease resistance offers reliable protection against key turf threats including Dollar Spot, Brown Patch, Anthracnose, and both Pink & Grey Snow Mold. Designed to perform at close mowing heights, 007XL excels on greens, tees, and fairways, combining elite playing quality with strong wear tolerance under intensive use.
Cold weather active growth ensures reliable performance with no Autumn purpling, while advanced summer stability prevents puffy or thatchy surface development. Rapid recovery from ball marks & divots helps keep playing surfaces truer for longer, reducing disruption & maintenance inputs. Built on advanced genetics, this cultivar represents the most modern generation within the Super Bents™, setting a new benchmark for performance & consistency
Advantages
- Cut fungicide use by ~50% vs. older bent grasses, thanks to built in disease resistance.
- Uniform, high quality turf for superior putting quality & smoother ball roll. Extended playing season from cold weather vigour & stable colour.
- Resilient under traffic & low heights, ideal for intensively used greens, tees & fairways.
Benefits
- Lower operating costs through reduced fungicides & overall inputs.
- Better player experience - faster, smoother, more consistent surfaces.
- More rounds, more revenue from longer seasons of play.
- Sustainable management aligned with low input turf practices.
Reduce your environmental impact with Microclover®
Our breeding and product development, has through more than 30 years, aimed to develop, and breed more sustainable varieties adapted to local climatic conditions.
We offer Microclover® that are optimized to maximize performance and minimize resource input, by increasing resilience to changing climate conditions and disease pressure. This solution can reduce the impact on the climate and environment. With Microclover®, maintenance becomes easier and more sustainable as it requires less input in terms of fertilisers, water and plant protection products.
The UN has identified 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all in 2030. Turf solutions with Microclover® can contribute to meet some of the UN SDGs because Microclover® needs fewer resources. By choosing Microclover® from us, your business can help meet the UN SDG no. 6 (clean water), no. 13 (climate action) and no. 15 (life on land).
UN goal and Microclover®
Microclover® not only ease the work of growing beautiful and resilient turfs. They also help reduce the impact on the environment.
- Less need for water – less irrigation – less pressure on water resources – help meet UN goal 6
- Less fertiliser - less maintenance operations – less CO2 emission – help meet UN goal 13
- Less fertiliser - less risk of leaching – help meet UN goal 15
- Less weed – less need for herbicides – help meet UN goal 15
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Masterline® by DLF
The Masterline® mixtures are designed for golf courses, stadiums, parks, etc. The mixtures consist of very fine-leafed and dense-growing, quality varieties. For enhanced performance two varieties of each species are always used in the mixtures.
Johnstons
For over 175 years Johnsons Sports Seed mixtures have been equivalent to quality sports turf with an unequalled reputation for technical excellence, reflecting the standards set by the people who use them - those who lead the way in sports turf management.
MM
The MM Brand is one of the oldest most respected professional brands in the UK Industry with over 40 years knowledge in grass and wildflower seed. Our product portfolio is second to none with performance proven mixtures, that are used at elite professional stadiums, golf courses and international tennis centres.
Designer
The latest Designer range of grass and wild flower seed contain mixtures and varieties that have been formulated over the last 30 years to withstand the UK climate and demands of the modern day sports and amenity professional.
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Gromax
Maximise plant development. Gromax is a dry formulation of natural humates and humic acids, seaweed extract, a proprietary blend of natural sugars (sucrose), vitamins (B complax & K), soluble potash and buffering agents. The product is compatible with most micro-nutrients, fertilisers and pesticides.
4turf®
4turf® is developed to help turf professionals grow a greener, stronger and more resiliant turf – also under stressful conditions. This is something truly special. Our 4turf® is a new generation of turf tetraploid perennial ryegrass varieties offering a wide range of benefits.
Roots
Managing turf is becoming increasingly demanding with changing environmental and climatic conditions. To meet these changing needs, we have screened grass varieties to see which can grow better under difficult conditions like spring and early summer drought, and use nutrients more efficiently to improve the strength and health of the plant. Our research on grass root architecture shows that strong roots are essential and can help you future-proof your business.
Clearsky®
Management of airport grass prevents animal hazards and will reduce maintenance costs.
Microclover®
Imagine if you could have sustainable grass that stays dark green most of the year - even during dry spells. With Microclover® seed you can grow a green turf all year round – with minimum effort. Microclover is one the few plant species that produces its own nitrogen fertiliser.
Brown Patch
Choosing varieties with high brown-patch resistance reduces your reliance on fungicides, and gives you a better pitch quality, more playing hours and increased peace of mind.
Pronitro®
Time is money - try out Pronitro® for faster, stronger and more powerful establishment.
DLF Select
DLF select is a quality program to bring professional turf managers reliable access to the highest purity seed stocks they demand.
4turf
4turf® is developed to help turf professionals grow a greener, stronger and more sustainable turf – even in the most stressful conditions.
GroMax
Biostimulants assist the seedlings ability to take advantage of the soil's own inherent reserves of nutrient by stimulating the soil's microflora. resulting im improved root growth and establishment.
4Salt
4salt is developed for areas with salinity problems and limitations on irrigation water, helping turf professionals grow a persistent turf under harsh conditions.
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