Item Number: SCL332
Organic Red Clover - Raw Seed (lb)
Bees Can't Resist the Reddish-Pink Flower
Trifolium pratense Cool season legume cover crop.
Is also called Mammoth Red Clover. It is a short-lived perennial legume that usually makes one cutting per season. Its globe shaped, pink flower is attractive to bees, while the stems and elongated leaves are softly pubescent.
- Application Rate: 10-15 lb/acre
- Inoculant: Alfalfa-Clover inoculant (sold separately)
- Germination: 5-10 Days
- Plant Height: 24-36"
- Uses: Attracts beneficial insects, forage, erosion control, green manure, addition of nitrogen to the soil.
- Facts to Note: Has a large root system, and is adapted to a wide range of soil pH and likes high calcium soils. Does not tolerate saturated soils. Seed in spring or fall depending on climate, tolerates cold well once established.
See our guide for more information on distinctions between Red and Crimson Clovers.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb
Dimensions: 8.0"L x 5.0"W x 1.5"H
Features
Features
- Adds Significant Organic Matter
- Attracts Bees/Butterflies
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Easily Established
- Fixes Nitrogen
- Good for Forage/Hay
- Good for Weed Competition
- Loosens Heavy Soils
- Provides Quick Growth
- Requires Summer Water
- Somewhat Drought Tolerant
- Tolerates Mowing/Grazing
