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Sweet clover is native to Europe and Asia. White and yellow sweet
clover are a biennial herbs that are easily identified, especially when in
flower. The flowers populate the top 4 inches of an elongated stem. It can be
found in all 50 states. The earliest records of its occurrence in North America
date to 1664. More recently, around the turn of the century, sweet clover was
cultivated as a forage crop and soil builder. |
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It has been used most extensively in the
north-central and Great Plains states as a wildlife cover crop and in
production of honey. Although this plant is considered "invasive" to roadsides,
fields, and pasture lands, this exotic is considered economically important. It
will continue to be planted and remain a problem for land managers well into
the future. Growth begins in May with flowering occurring July through
October. |
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We get our delicious clover honey from the yellow sweet clover
fields of western North Dakota. It is a gorgeous medium-amber, pourable honey.
The rich smooth flavor possesses a floral aroma delicate in nature with a
pleasant medium sweetness, mild and delicious flavor. In a sense it is a
"free-range" honey. This is a good everyday honey. It possesses some of the
crystalline graininess that is also characteristic of pure raw clover
honey. |
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