PY Seeker -

You are right on about the taste of clover. Lime makes it Sweeter - no doubt. In fact - most people can taste the difference themselves in the clover - for different Ph values.

Clovers will grow (in varying degrees) in Ph from 5.0 - 7.0+. But those closer to 6.5-7.0 are most likely "best". Ph is funny - a Ph of 7.0 is 10 times less acidic than an Ph of 6.0 and 100 TIMES less acidic than 5.0!!! So increasing the Ph even a couple 10ths of a point can mean alot on clover growth and taste.

Even light - topical applications of lime can have a big effect on clover growth and taste - in the first year - especially if its mowed and NOT harvested - regularly.

I don't like to get too hung up on Ph - If i get a plot anywhere near 6.0-6.5 ph - I did well - and I'm happy with it. If one's plots are more towards the 5.0 end - You should either give up on clovers -and look at oats/rye or plant annuals like oats/rye - and apply lime as you can afford - until the Ph is at least close to 6.0 before you seriously consider a clover type.