The requirements for obtaining a stand of sweet clover are somewhat
exacting. It is for this reason that so many failures have been
experienced. It must not be assumed, because sweet clover is found
growing luxuriantly in many waste places and on uncultivated land, that
a stand may be obtained by planting it at any time of the year, in any
manner, and under all conditions. Throughout the eastern and southern
portions of the country, with the exception of a few regions rich in
limestone, much care must be used in the preparation of the seed bed,
the selection of seed, and the manner of seeding if success is to be
expected. For this reason it is necessary to understand fully the
requirements for obtaining and maintaining a successful stand.