Alsike clover as a green manure

Alsike clover outperforms many clover species in its ability to grow in poorly drained and wet soils, and it also exhibits greater tolerance to increased acidity compared to red clover. As a legume, it actively fixes atmospheric nitrogen, enriching the soil with organic matter and serving as an effective predecessor for subsequent cereal crops.

In agronomic practice, pure stands of this crop are prone to lodging, which is why it is often sown in mixtures with grasses such as timothy or ryegrass. Due to its slow initial development, a cover crop may be required for early-stage weed suppression; however, the plant is valued for its longevity and resilience, despite its relatively moderate biomass production in the seeding year.