Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Crimson Clover

Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Crimson Clover

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  • Versatile red-flowered legume for soil health, cover, forage, and pollinator support
  • Strong root system that helps reduce compaction and build soil
  • Nitrogen fixer; performs well even in partial shade; ideal for undersowing and quick coverage
  • Open-pollinated, re-seeding annual
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Features

Life Cycle Annual
Planting Season Fall
Color Red
Growth Habit Upright
Plant Height 12 to 24 inches
Bloom Season Late Spring through Early Summer

Plant Characteristics Attracts Bees, Attracts Pollinators, Easy to Grow & Maintain, Edible, Fast Growing
Use Cover Crop, Erosion Control, Soil Improvement, Weed Supressor
Growing Conditions Cold Tolerant, Home Garden, Outdoor, Poor Soil Tolerant

About Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Crimson Clover

Trifolium incarnatum

Seed Type Open Pollinated Seed, Organic Seed

A beautiful and adaptable cover crop with striking red blooms, Organic Crimson Clover serves multiple functions including nitrogen fixation, erosion control, soil improvement, forage, and attracting beneficial insects. It thrives in cool, moist conditions and establishes quickly, making it ideal for cool-season/winter sowing. Its shade tolerance also makes it suitable for under-sowing with other crops.

Planting Information

Planting Cover Crop Seeds (Organic) - Crimson Clover

Planting Season Fall
Sowing Method Direct Sow
Light Requirement Full Sun
Planting Depth 1/4 inch
Plant Spacing 1 inch
Plant Height 12 to 24 inches
Water Needs Average
Hardiness Zones 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
View our Clover Planting Guide to learn more.

Coverage

Amount Recommended Coverage
1 Ounce Up to 625 Sq. Ft
1/4 Pound Up to 2,500 Sq. Ft
1 Pound Up to 10,000 Sq. Ft
5 Pounds Up to 1.25 Acres