TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM L.
Crimson Clover
Crimson clover is a rapid growing, single season clover. It's a popular cover crop species with taller stems, bigger flowers, and larger seeds than perennial red clovers. Oftentimes grown as a cover crop, crimson annual red clover will fix a moderate level of nitrogen into the soil. It does not handle cold temperatures and should be grown as a warm season cover crop in the upper Midwest. Crimson clover is widely adapted and is commonly used in wildlife food plot plantings.
Key features
- Single season forage
- Rapid growth
- Taller stems, bigger flowers, and larger seeds than perennial red clovers
- Moderate nitrogen fixation
- Widely adapted to different soils and growing conditions
Segment
Forage
Category
Clover
Species
Clover, Crimson
Sci. Name
TRIFOLIUM INCARNATUM L.
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
135,000
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2"
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
16-20
Planting Times
Mid Spring - Late Summer
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
8-10