CLOVER DELUXE™
THE COMPLETE CLOVER FOOD PLOT.™
A premium blend of perennial and annual clovers that establishes quickly, delivers outstanding nutrition, and keeps producing season after season.
Perfect For
• Long-term perennial food plots
• Maximum spring and summer nutrition
• Hunters wanting one complete clover blend
• Improving herd health and antler growth
• Heavy annual deer use
✔ Fast, First-Year Establishment
✔ Lasts Up To 5 Years
✔ High-Protein Nutrition
✔ Proven At The Testing Grounds™
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CLOVER DELUXE™
SIX REASONS HUNTERS PLANT CLOVER DELUXE™
The Complete Clover Program.
Fast First-Year Establishment
One of the highest-quality forage combinations available for supporting body growth, antler development, and overall herd health.
Long-Term Nutrition
Premium ladino clover delivers
protein-rich forage that can produce for years with proper management.
Extended Seasonal Production
Multiple clover species mature at
different times, providing consistent forage from fall through late spring and
beyond.
Built For Heavy Browse
The diverse blend recovers well from
repeated grazing and continues producing under intense deer use.
Naturally Improves Soil
Nitrogen-fixing legumes help build
healthier soils while reducing the need for supplemental nitrogen.
Complete Clover Program.
Carefully balanced annual and perennial clovers eliminate the guesswork, giving you a complete clover plot in one proven blend.
IS CLOVER DELUXE™ THE RIGHT CHOICE?
What To Expect
See how CLOVER DELUXE™ develops throughout the growing season.
7-14 Days
Strong Establishment
The White Cloud Crimson Clover establishes quickly, providing early forage while the perennial Buckshot™ Alfalfa and Everlast™ Ladino Clover begin developing their root systems.
30 Days
Building A Perennial Stand
Annual clovers germinate quickly,
providing early green forage while the perennial ladino develops a strong root system.
First Growing Season
Peak Nutrition
The blend fills in as multiple clover
species produce abundant, protein-rich forage that attracts deer throughout the fall, winter, and spring.
Year After Year
A Better Deer Herd
Ladino clover becomes the foundation
of the plot, providing dependable, long-term forage while annual clovers may naturally reseed under favorable conditions.
WHAT'S INSIDE CLOVER DELUXE™
EVERY INGREDIENT HAS A PURPOSE
Every species was selected to perform a specific job—working together to maximize forage quality, support long-term production, and improve overall herd health.
A premium perennial clover that delivers season-after-season forage while naturally improving soil fertility.
Quick-growing annual clover that provides early forage while helping establish the long-term perennial stand.
Highly productive annual clover that boosts spring forage, naturally fixes nitrogen, and performs well in moisture-retentive soils.
Extends high-quality forage later into spring while providing outstanding forage production and natural reseeding potential under favorable conditions.
Clover That Just Won't Quit.™
Plant At The Right Time For Dependable Fall Success.
Where & When To Plant
Zone 1: October - November
Zone 2: September - October
Zone 3: Late August - October
Zone 4: Mid-August - Late September
Zone 5: September - October
Zone 6: Late July - September
PLANTING RULE
• Soil temperatures below 70°F and falling
• Plant 45-60 days before your area's average first frost
• Plant just ahead of a soaking rainfall
Planting windows are general guidelines and may vary by local elevation, climate, and seasonal weather conditions.
Planting At A Glance
Coverage
Up To 2/5 Acre
Planting Depth
1/4"
Planting Method
Broadcast or Drill
Sunlight
Full or Partial Sun
Soil Ph
6.5 - 7.0
Moisture
Moderate
Common Mistakes
✗ Neglecting mowing and weed control
✗ Skipping soil test
✗ Allowing weeds to compete during establishment
✗ Applying too much nitrogen
✗ Planting too deep
✗ Skipping fertilizer
✗ Planting during hot, dry conditions
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PREPARATION
Start with a clean, weed-free seedbed
by spraying or tilling existing vegetation. Create a firm seedbed with good
seed-to-soil contact to maximize germination and stand establishment.
SOIL TEST & FERTILITY
Conduct a soil test whenever possible
and adjust soil pH to 6.0–7.0. Apply fertilizer according to soil test
recommendations. For best results, use Backwoods Fuel™ Brassicas + Clover
fertilizer at planting to support healthy establishment and long-term clover
production.
PLANTING RATE
Broadcast (Prepared Seedbed): 12
lbs./acre
Broadcast (No-Till): 15 lbs./acre
Drill: 8 lbs./acre
PLANTING DEPTH
Plant ¼ inch deep or less. When broadcasting, lightly cultipack or roll the seed into the soil. Do not bury seed deeper than ¼ inch, as shallow placement is critical for successful establishment.
TIMING
Plant approximately 45–60 days before
your area's average first frost, once soil temperatures have cooled below 70°F.
This allows both the annual and perennial clovers to establish before winter dormancy and promotes vigorous growth the following spring.
MOISTURE
Plant into adequate soil moisture or
immediately before a soaking rainfall. Consistent moisture during establishment
promotes rapid germination, healthy root development, and a thicker, longer-lasting clover stand.
ADJUSTING FOR PLS & GERMINATION
Recommended planting rates assume 100% Pure Live Seed (PLS) and 100% germination. Actual seed quality varies by lot. To determine an adjusted planting rate, divide the recommended seeding rate by the PLS percentage multiplied by the germination percentage, both expressed as decimals. Adjusting for PLS and germination helps ensure proper stand density, vigorous establishment, and years of productive forage.
BUILD YOUR COMPLETE DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM™
Step 1: Build Fertility
Step 2: Plant CLOVER DELUXE™
Step 3: Increase Attraction
Step 4: Supplement Your Herd
Step 5: Increase Mineral Intake
Step 6: Reliable Feed Delivery
Step 7: Spring Overseed
EVERY PRODUCT MUST EARN THE BACKWOODS® NAME.
Nothing earns the Backwoods® name until it proves itself in the field.
Every Backwoods® food plot, attractant, mineral, supplement, and feeder is developed and evaluated under real hunting conditions—not just test plots or research stations.
If it doesn't perform for us, it never reaches your property.
We don't build products to sell. We build products we trust enough to use ourselves.
Tested by hunters. Proven by deer.
At The Testing Grounds™
• Hundreds of acres evaluated
• Year-round field testing
• Real hunting pressure
• Properties in multiple regions
• Trail camera monitored
• Product performance documented
NOT SURE WHICH PLOT IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Best Complete Clover Blend
Best For: Hunters wanting one premium clover blend that establishes quickly, provides exceptional nutrition, and delivers dependable long-term performance.
Best Maximum Protein Blend
Best For: Hunters wanting the highest protein production with deep-rooted perennial forage for intensive deer management.
Best For Tough Conditions
Best For: Hunters dealing with heavy browse pressure, drought-prone soils, or properties that demand exceptional durability.
Best For Low-Light Food Plots
Best For: Hunters planting woods roads, logging decks, powerlines, or other areas that receive limited sunlight.
Real Plots. Real Deer. Real Results.
PROVEN IN THE REAL WORLD
Every photo on this page comes from real Backwoods® food plots planted and evaluated at The Testing Grounds™ and on customer properties across the country. No stock photography. No staged results. Just real-world performance.
Know Before You Grow
How long will Clover Deluxe™ last?
With proper fertility, weed control, mowing, and moisture, the perennial ladino component can remain productive for
several years. The annual clovers provide strong first-year growth and may naturally reseed under favorable conditions.
Is Clover Deluxe™ an annual or perennial blend?
It is a combination of annual and
perennial clovers. White Cloud Crimson, Droptine™ Balansa, and Victory™ Arrowleaf provide strong annual production, while Everlast™ Ladino creates the long-term perennial foundation.
When should I plant Clover Deluxe™?
Plant approximately 45–60 days before
your area's average first frost, once temperatures begin cooling and dependable
moisture is available.
Can I frost-seed Clover Deluxe™?
Yes. Frost-seeding can help thicken thin stands or introduce additional clover into an existing plot. Success is best where competing vegetation is controlled and enough bare soil is exposed.
Does Clover Deluxe™ need nitrogen fertilizer?
Generally, no heavy nitrogen application is needed once the clovers are properly established and nodulated. Excess nitrogen can encourage grasses and weeds to outcompete the clover.
How much sunlight does Clover Deluxe™ need?
It performs best in full sun but can
tolerate partial sun. For maximum forage production and stand longevity, choose
a location receiving at least 4–6 hours of sunlight each day.
Will it handle heavy browsing?
Yes. The combination of clover species
provides strong regrowth and dependable forage under repeated deer use. Extremely small plots on high-density properties may still be overbrowsed before the stand fully establishes.
How often should I mow it?
Mow only when necessary to control
weeds or remove mature growth. Avoid scalping the stand, mowing during drought,
or cutting more than roughly one-third of the canopy at one time.
Can I plant Clover Deluxe™ by itself?
Yes. Clover Deluxe™ is designed as a
complete standalone clover blend. It can also be used to renovate existing perennial plots or blended at reduced rates with compatible forage species.
How much area does one bag cover?
One 5 lb bucket plants up to 2/5 acre at the recommended rate.
Why is my clover staying short?
Heavy browsing may be removing new
growth as quickly as it develops. Place a small exclusion cage in the plot to compare protected growth with the surrounding stand.
What is the most common planting mistake?
Planting too deeply. Clover seed should remain at or very near the soil surface and should not be buried deeper than ¼ inch.