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)
Details
Botanical Name
Trifolium incarnatum
Common Name
Crimson Clover
Hardiness Zone
- 6
Appearance
Max Height
18 inches
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- Red
Edible
Edible Component
Edible Harvest Period
Edible Use
Fruit Colour
Growing
Flowering Period
Spring
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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