Crimson Clover

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Cover Crop Name:
Crimson Clover
Scientific Name:
Trifolium incarnatum L.
Growth Season:
Cool season, broadleaf
Plant Type:
Legume (N-fixation)
Life Cycle:
Annual
Plant Architecture:
Upright and spreading plant architecture
Relative Water Use:
Medium water use
Salinity Tolerance:
Poor salinity tolerance
Seeding Depth:
¼ – ½ inch
Crude Protein:
18%
Carbon to Nitrogen Ratio:
16 – 19
Mycorrhizal Association:
Forms arbuscular mycorrhizal associations
Other Notes:
  • Flowers attract pollinators
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