Farm Hunter, I am no farming expert, but my local seed adn fertilizer buddy recommends using 8-24-24 in the fall on clover. The idea is the p&k tend to promote root growth in clover and then come spring it is ready to take off as it warms up. Maybe that will help explain it.

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