| Species: |
Crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.) |
| Cultivars: |
Dixie, Tibbee, Flame. |
| Origin: |
Europe |
| Use: |
Grazing, hay, green manure |
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| Description: |
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General:
Life Span:
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2-3 feet tall; erect; pubescent leaves; absence of water-mark.
Annual
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| Adaptation: |
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pH:
Soil:
Soil drainage:
Rainfall:
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5.5-7.0
Sandy, sandy-loam.
Well drained soils.
30-70 Inches.
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| Management: |
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Seeding Rate:
Planting Date:
Planting Depth:
Seed Cost:
Season of Use:
Production: |
15-20 lb PLS/A
September-October
<0.25 inch
$10-15/A
December, February-April
4000-5000 Lbs/Ac
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| Notes: |
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- Moderate bloat potential.
- Most commonly overseeded into perennial pastures due to its early maturity.
- Inoculate with Rhizobia bacteria specific to crimson clover (Type R).
- Early forage production (advantage if overseeding a hay meadow).
- Excellent reseeding vigor.
- Iron chlorois is a problem on alkaline soils.
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