{"product_id":"organic-crimson-clover-raw-seed-lb-uupmp6","title":"Organic Crimson Clover - Raw Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOrganic Crimson Clover (\u003cem\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrifolium incarnatum\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e) is a cool-season annual legume widely used as a cover crop to improve soil fertility and structure. It produces dense, fast-growing vegetation that helps protect the soil from erosion during fall and winter while adding organic matter when incorporated in the spring. Crimson Clover is well-adapted to a variety of soil types, though it performs best in well-drained soils with moderate fertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of its primary benefits is nitrogen fixation. As a legume, Crimson Clover forms symbiotic relationships with soil bacteria, capturing atmospheric nitrogen and converting it into a form available for future crops. When mowed or tilled under as green manure, it releases this nitrogen along with additional nutrients, improving soil fertility and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Its deep, fibrous roots also enhance soil structure, promote better water infiltration, and reduce compaction over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCrimson Clover effectively suppresses weeds by forming a dense canopy that limits light and space for competing plants. Additionally, its vibrant red flowers bloom in early to mid-spring, providing a valuable nectar source for bees, native pollinators, and other beneficial insects. This makes it a useful cover crop for vegetable gardens, orchards, vineyards, and crop rotations that benefit from improved soil health and biodiversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast seeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 lbs per acre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrilled seeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12–15 lbs per acre\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 1 lb per 2,000 sq. ft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor optimal results, sow in late summer or early fall to establish before winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRaw seed requires \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/products\/alfalfa-clover-inoculant\"\u003einoculant\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee our guide for more information on the distinctions between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.com\/blogs\/videos\/key-differences-between-red-and-crimson-clovers\"\u003eRed and Crimson Clovers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49535736545508,"sku":"SCL313","price":2.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0832\/0290\/0196\/files\/crimson-clover-web_1_1.jpg?v=1785402052","url":"https:\/\/groworganics.shop\/products\/organic-crimson-clover-raw-seed-lb-uupmp6","provider":"Westbridge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}