Variety traits

Productivity — Crimson Clover

Trifolium incarnatum L.

The productivity index of crimson clover is determined by the yield of green mass, hay, and seeds, which are critically dependent on sowing dates and nutrient availability.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Crimson clover, where this is mentioned in the description.

Green mass yield of crimson clover varies from an average of 200–300 c/ha to 50–60 c/ha in summer sowings, with the crop typically providing a single cut due to low regrowth capacity. Under irrigation, hay yield can reach 50 c/ha, while seed productivity is assessed by the number of flower heads per unit area and seed weight.

High productivity of the crop is ensured by winter or late-autumn sowing dates and optimal stand density, which prevents competition or weed infestation. An important factor is the availability of phosphorus and potassium, which stimulate nitrogen fixation, as well as timely mowing at the beginning of flowering before the stems become coarse.

General information about the subject — on the page Productivity.

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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.