Crimson Clover Green Manure Seeds
Crimson Clover is a fast-growing, nitrogen-fixing legume that enhances soil fertility and organic matter while providing vibrant colour to your garden or farm. With its striking crimson-red flower spikes, this cool-season annual is ideal for green manure, cover cropping, and erosion control. It also attracts pollinators and beneficial insects, making it a great addition to sustainable gardening systems.
Plant Type:
- Cool season annual, frost tolerant
- Plant Height: Typically 30–60 cm
Sow When:
- Germinate best between 10–25°C soil temperature
- Temperate: Autumn to early Spring
- Subtropical: Autumn to early Winter
- Tropical: Early Winter or dry season
Germination:
- Depth: Sow seeds 0.5–1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into prepared beds or fields; keep soil moist until germination
Soil Type:
- Details: Performs well in loamy or well-drained clay soils; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH
Rows:
- Spacing: Broadcast or sow in rows 20–30 cm apart
Details:
- Growth Period: 6–10 weeks before incorporation
- Incorporation: Cut and dig into the soil before flowering for best green manure benefits
- Flowers: Bright crimson-red flower spikes attract bees and other beneficial insects
