Organic Red Clover - Raw Seed (Lb)
Bees Can't Resist the Reddish-Pink Flower
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Description
Trifolium pratense Cool season legume cover crop.
Is also called Mammoth Red Clover. It is a short-lived perennial legume that usually makes one cutting per season. Its globe shaped, pink flower is attractive to bees, while the stems and elongated leaves are softly pubescent.
- Application Rate: 10-15 lb/acre
- Inoculant: Alfalfa-Clover inoculant (sold separately)
- Germination: 5-10 Days
- Plant Height: 24-36"
- Uses: Attracts beneficial insects, forage, erosion control, green manure, addition of nitrogen to the soil.
- Facts to Note: Has a large root system, and is adapted to a wide range of soil pH and likes high calcium soils. Does not tolerate saturated soils. Seed in spring or fall depending on climate, tolerates cold well once established.
Features
- Adds Significant Organic Matter
- Attracts Bees/Butterflies
- Attracts Beneficial Insects
- Easily Established
- Fixes Nitrogen
- Good for Forage/Hay
- Good for Weed Competition
- Loosens Heavy Soils
- Provides Quick Growth
- Requires Summer Water
- Somewhat Drought Tolerant
- Tolerates Mowing/Grazing
Characteristics
Organic Status :
Certified Organic Product
Life Cycle : Perennial
Plant Height : 13-36"
Plant Height : Mid-height
Planting Time : Fall
Planting Time : Spring
Seed Variety : Single
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Shipping Weight: 1.1 lb
Dimensions: 8.0"L x 5.0"W x 1.5"H
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