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Green manure — Crimson clover

Trifolium incarnatum L.

Crimson clover is a fast-growing annual green manure crop used in short crop rotations to suppress weeds and improve soil structure through a root system that penetrates to a depth of up to 90 cm.

In the reference 11 varieties crop Crimson clover, where this is mentioned in the description.

Crimson clover is a single-cut plant that does not regrow after mowing. Its life cycle and rapid autumn growth when sown before winter make it a convenient tool for protecting soil against erosion and quickly accumulating organic matter within a crop rotation system.

This species does not tolerate heavy, acidic, or waterlogged soils, preferring neutral or slightly acidic light soils with carbonate content. The plant has low winter hardiness and can therefore freeze out during severe winters, which facilitates the subsequent incorporation of biomass into the soil.

To achieve the maximum effect, the crop should be incorporated into the soil at the early flowering stage before the green mass becomes coarse. It is recommended to maintain a five-year interval between sowings of this clover on the same field to prevent the accumulation of specific pathogens.

General information about the subject — on the page Green manures.

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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.

Kardinal

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

SELGEN A.S

AT CZ SK UA
7 records

Cavroux

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

S.A.CARNEAU

FR IT
6 records

Lovászpatonai

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Veszprémi Egyetem Georgikon Mezógazdaságtudományi Kar

AT HU
4 records

Sunrise

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Auburn University - College of Agriculture (US)

FR IT
5 records

Vasco

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Jouffray-Drillaud SA (FR)

FR PT
5 records

Carmina

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Carneau Freres SA Eurogazon (FR)

DE FR
6 records

Linkarus

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Heinrich Busch^^^EICKMEYER DR F.

DE
6 records

Redhead

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

SELGEN A.S

DE
5 records

Rokali

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

CZ DE
5 records

Piry

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Agro-Largo Kft., Gyál

HU
3 records

Carfoglio

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

S.I.S. SOCIETA' ITALIANA SEMENTI

IT
3 records

Cicero

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

D'EUGENIO SEMENTI

IT
4 records

Chief

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Delta and Pine Land Company

IT
3 records

Flacco

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

RAGT 2N S.A.S

FR
5 records

Cegalo

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

CENTRO DI RICERCA MIGLIORAMENTO GENETICO PIANTE AGRARIE S.R.L. C.M.G.P.A.

IT
3 records

Columbus

Terminated

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

Cascade International Seed Company

IT
3 records

Signal

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

CZ
4 records

Santantonio

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

IT
3 records

Alberobello

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

CZ
2 records

Sardegna

Active

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

PADANA SEMENTI ELETTE S.R.L.

IT
1 record

Robin

Withdrawn

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

IT
1 record

Ricco

Withdrawn

Trifolium incarnatum L. · Crimson clover

CZ
1 record