{"product_id":"yellow-clover","title":"Yellow Clover","description":"\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"4d4eld\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eYellow Sweet Clover (Melilotus officinalis) – Biennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eA tall, fragrant pollinator plant with clusters of small yellow flowers that produce abundant nectar. Highly attractive to bees and valued for strong, consistent bloom in its second year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"267\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"267\"\u003eSowing tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f0z26f\" data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"297\"\u003eDepth: 5–10 mm (¼–½ inch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t12gl7\" data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"324\"\u003eGermination: 7–14 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1mvryt9\" data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"380\"\u003eSpacing: can be sown dense, but thin if overcrowded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eCoverage (dense sowing):\u003c\/strong\u003e ~20–30 sq ft per 20 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"454\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"454\"\u003eGrowing notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"663\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1baihex\" data-start=\"455\" data-end=\"514\"\u003eHeight: typically 3–5 ft (can grow taller in rich soil)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fbcp50\" data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"542\"\u003eSun: full sun preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1f1frt3\" data-start=\"543\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eWater: low to moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"18rk4c2\" data-start=\"605\" data-end=\"663\"\u003eSoil: thrives in poor to average soils; very adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"665\" data-end=\"682\"\u003eHelpful info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"4raps9\" data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"726\"\u003eYear 1: vegetative growth (low profile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1jvufxr\" data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"802\"\u003eYear 2: tall plants with heavy flowering and strong pollinator activity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"364bz5\" data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"857\"\u003eDeep roots improve soil structure and fix nitrogen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"175mmd0\" data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"896\"\u003eCan self-seed if allowed to mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1upaa47\" data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eBest placed toward the back of beds due to height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"955\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1y5ae95\" data-start=\"957\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"999\"\u003eGeneral Sowing (Urban \/ Flowerbeds)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"24no4q\" data-start=\"1000\" data-end=\"1036\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1002\" data-end=\"1013\"\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring or early fall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"whdyvm\" data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1088\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003ePrep:\u003c\/strong\u003e Loosen topsoil (2–5 cm), remove weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ect76i\" data-start=\"1089\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1091\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eSeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Broadcast evenly and lightly cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1dbws9w\" data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1150\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep moist until established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1277\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003eTip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expect limited blooms the first year—this plant is a long-term pollinator investment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findlay Creek Apiary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47462777258220,"sku":"YC-20g","price":6.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0618\/4193\/2524\/files\/s-l1200_5af96ada-ed95-4936-a631-3edb8965ae3b.jpg?v=1775023396","url":"https:\/\/findlaycreekapiary.ca\/products\/yellow-clover","provider":"Findlay Creek Apiary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}