
Trifolium

Redkin
Redkin is an erect, early flowering, multi-cut (2N) red clover with improved resistance to Northern and Southern Anthracnose, Downy Mildew and Black Patch. Redkin has been tested extensively across North America and has proven to be persistent in real life applications. Data confirms that stand density tends to gets stronger into second year (different than other 3 year multi-cut clovers).
Key features
- Multi cut, diploid variety
- Excellent forage yield
- Improved disease and insect resistance
- Excellent winterhardiness
- Early flowering
Segment
Forage
Category
Clover
Species
Clover, Red
Sci. Name
Trifolium
Additional Information
Double Cut
Crown Type
Pronounced
Emergence (Days)
7
Flower Color
52% Light Pink, 46% Medium Pink, 2% Dark Pink
Growth Habit
Semi-Erect
Hypocotyl Lobing
Medium
Leaf Abundance
Medium
Leaf Color
Medium Green
Leaf Length
Medium to Long
Leaf Markings
1
Leaf Width
Medium to Wide
Maturity
Early
Northern Anthracnose
Resistant
Petiole Length
Long
Plant Height
Long
Ploidy
Diploid
Powdery Mildew
Resistant
Root Rot
Not Tested
Seed Color
28% Yellow, 18% Dark Purple, 26% Yellow with some Purple, 24% Purple with some Yellow, 4% Olive
Seed Weight
1.21g/1000 Seeds
Southern Anthracnose
Moderately Resistant
Stem (# of nodes)
3
Stem Thickness
Medium to Thick
Time of 50% Flowering
Medium
Type
Red
Type of Markings
87% (Full Extended), 13% Incomplete
Winter Hardiness
Extremely Winter Hardy
Approx. Seeds/Kg.
600000
Approx. Seeds/Lb.
272000
Seeding Depth (cm)
0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches)
1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare)
9-14
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre)
8-12
Planting Times
Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare)
7-9
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre)
6-8
Livestock
Bee/Pollinator ,
Cattle ,
Deer ,
Goats ,
Hogs ,
Sheep
Usage
Hay ,
Silage ,
Pasture ,
Wildlife ,
Cover Crop ,
Pollinator Friendly
Winter Hardiness
7