Crimson Clover — FarmPal
legume cover crop. Nitrogen fixation (70-130 lbs/acre)
Type
legume
Season
cool
Seeding Rate
15-25 lbs/acre solo, 8-15 lbs in mix
Primary Function
Nitrogen fixation (70-130 lbs/acre)
Secondary Functions
Pollinator forage (bees love it)
Beautiful red flowers
Biomass production
Weed suppression
Termination Methods
Winter-kills in zones 5 and colder
Mow at flowering
Roll-crimp
Light tillage
Best Before These Crops
Corn
Tomatoes
Squash
Any nitrogen-hungry crop
Notes
Most beautiful cover crop. Excellent bee forage. Terminate at early bloom for maximum N benefit.