Crimson Clover

Winter annual legume 1 to 3 feet tall with dark green leaves densely covered with hairs.

Hay, silage, soil improvement.

Nitrogen fixation, improves protein content of small grain silage. Will grow at lower temperatures than do other clovers.

Short growing season, unpalatable as pasture, low quality when mature. Not adapted to poorly drained soils.

Rate: 20-30 lb/a
Depth: ¼ -½ in
Date: Aug 1-Oct 15

First harvest: May 1-May 15
Annual yield: 1-2 tons/dry matter/a

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