Medium Red Clover Cover Crop Seed
Certified Organic
Trifolium pratense
Nourishes the soil with nitrogen and organic matter.
Medium red clover can fix up to 100 pounds of nitrogen per acre! It's dense, matted foliage and thick roots are very effective at building organic matter too. Clover also draw nutrients that are below most root lines and draw them up closer to the surface, making them accessible to vegetable crops that follow.
Red clover is a perennial, and will not winter kill. Sow in spring, summer or fall, and mow to prevent seed set. In the following spring, after the first season, mow and incorporate well by hand or with mechanical cultivate. Also makes a great pasture crop.
Red clover is a perennial, and will not winter kill. Sow in spring, summer or fall, and mow to prevent seed set. In the following spring, after the first season, mow and incorporate well by hand or with mechanical cultivate. Also makes a great pasture crop.
Garden Pack: 1/8 pound, sows roughly 250 square feet
Homestead Pack: 1/4 pound, sows roughly 500 square feet
Farm Pack: 1 pound, sows 2,000 square feet
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from $5.39
| Unit | Price | Quantity | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Ounces / Organic | $5.39 | In Stock | |
| 4 Ounces / Organic | $8.39 | In Stock | |
| 1 Pound / Organic | $13.99 | Out of Stock |
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Sow in spring, summer, or fall. To sow: Broadcast seeds lightly and evenly over appropriate area, and rake in well to a deep of about 1 inch. Water upon sowing, and keep watered until germination. irrigate if possible when young if the weather is dry. Mow if necessary to prevent seed set. Incorporate to kill the clover in the second season of growth.
| Days to Germination | 7-14 days |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 70 days |
| Planting Depth | 1 inch |
| Spacing in Row | 8-12 inches |
| Spacing Between Rows | 12 inches |
| Height at Maturity | 30 inches |
| Sun Preference | Full to Partial Sun |