Crimson Clover

SKUS: CC201A, CC201B, CC201C, CC201D, CC201S
Whenever you choose to sow crimson clover cover crop seeds, it will flower in April, and that’s the time to till it under or pull it out. As it sets seed, the stems become fibrous and tougher to break down. Read More

Exposure Full-sun to partial shade

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Crimson Clover Seeds

Product Details

Trifolium incarnatum. Hardy Annual. Whenever you choose to sow crimson clover cover crop seeds, it will flower in April, and that’s the time to till it under or pull it out. As it sets seed, the stems become fibrous and tougher to break down. This plant is particularly succulent and is easily tilled or hoed under. You can remove the tops to the compost, or simply turn the whole plants under. They will be broken down in about ten days, and the soil will be ready for planting nitrogen-loving crops. Plant between late March and early October. Hardy to Zone 6: -23°C (-10°F). 500g covers approximately 179 m2 (1,925 ft²).

(Open-pollinated seeds)

Quick Facts:

    • Hardy annual
    • Needs fairly well drained soils
    • Overwintering plants will be 45cm (18") tall with crimson flowers
    • Use 11.3kg (25lb) per acre
    • Open-pollinated seeds

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All About Crimson Clover

Latin

Latin
Trifolium incarnatum
Family: Fabaceae

Exposure

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Timing

Timing
Plant any time between the last frost date and early autumn. Hardy to Zone 6: -23°C (-10°F).

Starting

Starting
Sow seeds no deeper than 5mm (¼").

Growing

Growing
Crimson clover can be worked into the soil easily with a garden fork. For nitrogen fixation, allow the plants to grow until flowering begins, and simply remove the tops and compost, leaving the roots intact in the soil. Follow with a nitrogen-loving crops, like corn and greens.

How to Grow Crimson Clover

Step 1

Timing

Plant any time between the last frost date and early autumn. Hardy to Zone 6: -23°C (-10°F).

Step 2

Starting

Sow seeds no deeper than 5mm (¼").

Step 3

Growing

Crimson clover can be worked into the soil easily with a garden fork. For nitrogen fixation, allow the plants to grow until flowering begins, and simply remove the tops and compost, leaving the roots intact in the soil. Allow ten days before planting the next crop, and avoid following with legumes like peas, beans, or soy.

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