AFAIK Rhizobium leguminosarum is the nitrogen fixing bacteria for legumes. I assume it would work on clover, because clover is a legume. e: I should mention I was using "mykos" as a general term for any bagged beneficial microbe mix.
$8 for enough inoculant to treat 50lbs of legume seeds. http://www.arbico-organics.com/product/alfalfa-clover-inoculant/organic-soil-conditioners?gclid=CP3c_dmirL4CFRBk7AodqgUAJw "N-Dure Alfalfa – Clover Inoculant treats up to 50 lbs of alfalfa, fenugreek, and most clovers (except subclovers). Recommended application is by the slurry method; however, it may be applied dry. Do not open package until time of use; once seed has been inoculated, plant as soon as possible and keep out of direct sunlight or hot, drying winds. Re-inoculate if seed is not planted within 24 hours. Inoculant shelf life is one season. \nSee label instructions for additional details. \nIngredients: This inoculant guarantees a minimum of 200 million viable cells of Sinorhizobium meliloti and Rhizobium leguminosarum biovar trifolii per gram."
Well, that also,^ (the $8 part). My wife got a $1 bush bean seedling, so I did some very casual checking. I did add some mycos when I upcanned though FWIW. Wet
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SoloToker it depends what your goals are and what seed your using. Either way just cast on top of the soil and keep moist. In a week you should see them starting. If your also going for the nitrogen fixation you will want inoculated seed that has contains the rhizobium strain or use an inoculant. http://www.fedcoseeds.com/ogs/search?item=8331&listname=Clover http://www.johnnyseeds.com/p-6687-alfalfatrue-clover-inoculant-og.aspx#
Do you think Wheatgrass could be used as a cover crop before planting your seed? Or when the plant bigger? Thoughts? Check out my grow! Mars II LED & Organic No-Till Soil. http://forum.grasscity.com/organic-grow-journals/1318542-freedom-35.htmlk Live Free
Prepper420, I'm not sure about the light requirements for wheatgrass, but I don't see why not. What happens in my world, is once the plants get big they usually choke out light penetration to the top of the soil, so the clover I use usually dies off due to lack of light.
Wheat Grass has a very short life span, 7-14 days from sprouted seed, I'll be juicing it everyday too. After the first harvest you can let them grow up again for a second harvest but because wheat is annual you'll lose half or more of the nutritional value in the second crop. Would just crimp the second crop so it can be used as a cover crop. Also could use it as a SST too. Check out my grow! Mars II LED & Organic No-Till Soil. http://forum.grasscity.com/organic-grow-journals/1318542-freedom-35.htmlk Live Free
If you juice the wheatgrass daily, you might start removing more nutrients from the system than you think.