Up for sale is one pack of 3000 Crimson Clover seeds (Trifolium incarnatum) - 2 ounces. A standard used by farmers as a overwinter cover crop to naturally fix nitrogen soil issues over winter.
We offer flat rate combined shipping on all orders, no limit on the amount or type of seed packets.
CULTURE
Soil temperature: 60 degrees Fahrenheit
Germination lighting: Light
Germination days: 8 days
Seed Depth: 1/16"
Seed Spacing: N/A
Plant spread: 12"
Plant height: 24"-32"
Zones: 3-19
Plant type: Annual
Maturation days: 50 days
Best direct sown in fall as a cover crop to fix soil nitrogen issues. Temps need to be above 50 degrees for gemination to occur. Clean and till garden beds and sow on the surface, lightly dust with screened peat or compost. Alternatively you can mix your pack of seeds with 8 cups of screened peat and lightly spread on your prepared garden bed.
5000 seeds will cover approximately 200 square feet of garden bed. Till into your garden bed once the clover flowers, but before it forms seeds. Depending on how harsh your winter is crimson clover sown in late fall will flower, and be ready to till, 30-50 days before your last frost date in spring.
If you are not familiar with using cover crops to amend soil you read about it here in one of our blog posts: