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Successful -tnr.tis of I>au;no clover have been esta'hlished m all sections of the State under varying; climatic and soil conditions. flood stands have been obtained on relatively thin, upland soils and on soils of the sandy type as found in Eastern Virginia, when fertilizer has been applied heaVify. Ladino clover is not considered a drought resistant plant; however it will withstand long periods without rainfall and come hack quickly after a rain. It is not adapted to soils that remain wet for long periods. In order to reduce chances of failure on first trials, the most favorable soils should 1m? selected and best cultural and fertilizer treatments should he used. Preparation Of Seedbed
Because I.adino is highly productive, heavy applications of plant food are necessary on most -oils for best i esults. I.adino clover will .grow on slightly acid .■oils, hut raid m is needed for plant growth. At time of seeding use fiOft to lOot) pounds per acre 2-12-12 fertilizer or its equivalent and anplv enough lime to c'\.■ •> id! of about h.O. On soils low in calcium, lime should ue added, even t' ough the pH may be favot Hale. An annua! topdressing of Cbo to von p-mads of u-12-12 pei ace is neees-arv to have enouo'. plant food r t ■ soil r,,, til(. .;and to keep glowing Well If t ; -oi let- shb\\ tin? pop, ■ i t . 1 o , i • ■»1 ‘ 1' ■ i to Sill) pome I ,.f ,i n o - 1 " -! _ t ■ ■ increase the pot a -h A' a geto-i a! rule, olio t .n ,_• • or.: n i I i;r.-t ..’le
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