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Crimson Clover
Crimson clover is a semi-upright winter annual legume that germinates quickly and prefers well drained soil. Crimson tends to remain actively growing in cooler temperatures when warmer season clovers go dormant. Crimson can be successfully established in both fall and spring.
Non-Forage Benefits (5=Excellent):
- Compaction Alleviation: 2
- Weed Suppression: 4
- Biomass Production: 3
- Erosion Control: 3
- Disease/Pest Control: 3
- Pollinator/Beneficials: 3
- P & K Cycling: 3
- Ease of Establishment: 4
- Nitrogen Fixer/Scavenger: Fixer
Nutritional Value:
- Crude Protein: 17
- NEL¹ Mcal/lb.: .56
- ADF%²: 31
- NDF%³: 42
- TDN: 59
- DM Tons/Acre: .5-2
- Days to First Harvest: 60
- Days to Next Harvest: –
Ranking (Good, Better, Best):
- Graze: Better
- Baleage: Best
- Chop: Good
Planting Time:
- Feb.-Mar.;Aug.-Sept.
Seeding Rate:
- Mono (lbs./acre): 10-15
- Mix (lbs./acre): 4-8
- Forage (lbs./acre): 6-15
Seeding Info:
- Carbon/Nitrogen Ratio (C:N): 15:1-20:1
- Seeding Depth (in./with drill): 1/4
- Seeds/lb.: 150,000
- Bulk Density (lbs./ft.³): 52
- Aerial Application Rate: 6-15
- Germination Soil Temp.: 42 F
- USDA Hardiness Zone: 7
- Days to Emergence: 7-10
Management:
- Heavy stands may attract voles and other pests
- Crimson clover can cause bloat (see Soil First® Management Guide page 15 for more information)
- Ideal pH of 5.5–7.0
Our Forage First® brand forage legumes include red clover, intermediate, ladino and alsike clover, and birdsfoot trefoil. Our forage legume family offers improved and elite varieties known for rapid growth, high forage quality, winter hardiness, disease resistance and more. Many of these legumes form foundations to our premium Forage First® pasture mixes.