Variety traits

Lodging — Crimson Clover

Trifolium incarnatum L.

Crimson clover has an upright growth habit with strong stems and a low natural susceptibility to lodging. Problems may only arise in highly fertile soils, which can be managed through agrotechnical practices.

In the reference 10 varieties crop Crimson clover, where this is mentioned in the description.

Crimson clover is characterized by an upright habit, and its stems maintain sufficient rigidity throughout the growing season. In breeding practice, particularly following Bundessortenamt protocols, susceptibility to lodging is evaluated on a scale from 1 to 9, where the crop demonstrates high resistance to this phenomenon.

On soils with high fertility levels, mowing the stand 4–6 weeks before the onset of flowering is practiced to prevent lodging and ensure uniform seed ripening. After flowering, the crop's stems become fibrous and tough, so the risk of harvest loss due to lodging is minimal.

General information about the subject — on the page Lodging.

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Varieties of Crimson clover mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.