Crimson Clover - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)

Trifolium incarnatum Annual cool season legume cover crop.Showiest of all the clovers with bright crimson spikes. Annual crimson clover is often used in landscaping and erosion control for its beauty, cold and partial shade tolerance, and reseeding ability. Application Rate: 0.25-0.5" depth at 0.5-2 lb per 1,000 square feet or 20-40 lb per acre Inoculant: None needed, seed is nitrocoated Germination: 5-10 Days Plant Height: 18" Uses: Cover crop, erosion control, green manure, pastures, ground cover Facts to Note: Planted in the fall. Tolerates a minimum temperature of 10°F. This high quality crimson clover seed is good for pastures and can easily be overgrazed; animals love it. Fixes 80 lb of nitrogen (N) per acre, and is used as a cover crop in grain rather than row crop rotations, because it matures late. See our guide for more information on distinctions between Red and Crimson Clovers.Crimson clover, scientifically known as Trifolium incarnatum, is a popular and versatile cov