Crimson Clover – Seeds & Cereals (2000) Ltd https://seedscereals.co.nz Seed, grain, farm and animal supplies. Fri, 25 Aug 2023 00:06:48 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 https://seedscereals.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/no-words-100x100.jpg Crimson Clover – Seeds & Cereals (2000) Ltd https://seedscereals.co.nz 32 32 CRIMSON CLOVER https://seedscereals.co.nz/product/crimson-clover/ Tue, 06 Sep 2016 04:19:12 +0000 http://seedscereals.co.nz/?post_type=product&p=3732 is a soft seeded, deep rooted annual clover, which is characterised by an upright growing habit and long bright flower heads above the trifoliate leave foliage in mid to late spring. During its approximate 122 day life cycle this plant can reach up to 60 cm height with it`s erect stems often leaning over at the base by spring. It`s quick establishment make it an ideal candidate for short term rotations. Sow alone: 8-10kg per hectare     Sow in a mix: 1-4kg per hectare  ]]> Crimson Clover
Trifolium incarnatum
Crimson Clover– more than just good looking
At Kiwi Seed, we are constantly looking at old and new varieties on the market that have potential to help improve our clients needs. To be honest, we underestimated the potential of this specific variety in the previous years. Crimson Clover has shown to have a great potential during our trial work last year, especially on difficult sites. During our research we have noticed that Crimson Clover is frequently used in no till vineyards as a cover crop, either interrow or under vine due to its soft seed and reseeding ability. Looking at it`s beautiful flower display and it`s long list of benefits we are confident this is a plant, which will be noticed.
Features
  • Exceptional biomass and plant companion species
  • N fixing plant with help of pink nodes on roots, (25kg N /1t DM)
  • Deep roots penetrate the soil, also on very difficult sites.
  • Assisting with weed control, through early establishment and vigour
  • Bulk is a great soil structure improver once dug in
  • Some tolerance to RLEM as seedling improving as plant matures
  • Magnificent flowers attract many beneficial insects such as bees and lady bugs
Management of Crimson Clover
Just as every other annual clover, Crimson Clover should be sown in early to mid Autumn (March– April) to ensure its full potential. Either as single species or as part of a clover grass mixture the seed should be sown coated with Group C Rhizobium for full Nitrogen fixation.
Crimson Clover can be mowed to 7.5– 12 cm height during winter and early spring, as well as grazed.
For regeneration avoid grazing or cutting during and post flowering (October– November) until the seed matures in early summer to ensure reseeding. Our variety in stock is safe for animals and should not pose fertility or bloating problems in grazing animals.

 

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