
Lake Valley, Crimson Clover
- Seed Depth: 1/4³ (6mm)
- Spacing: broadcast approx. 2³ apart
- Sprouts In: 7-21 days
- Thinning: not necessary
- Crimson clover grows best in cool weather and planted in spring or fall. Direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost in spring for a summer annual, or 6 to 8 weeks before first fall frost for a winter annual. Plant in sun or partial shade in average, well-draining soil. Can overwinter in zones 6 and warmer.
- Flowers can be harvested and used fresh or dried to make a delicious tea.
Lake Valley- Crimson Clover
Crimson Clover is an annual, non-aggressive legume that produces dark, strawberry-red blooms. Crimson Clover attracts pollinators to your garden and helps enhance your soil by adding nitrogen. It is often used as a cover crop in some areas of the U.S. This easy to grow, low maintenance variety adds beautiful color to your garden.