Berseem clover
Berseem clover seed produces a short-term annual legume that is also referred to as Egyptian clover.
Berseem clover seed can establish quickly and produce biomass when sown at suitable temperatures.
As a cover crop, Berseem clover can be used as soil-improving green manure. Some work has shown that it can be used as a companion crop in oilseed rape.
- Sowing rate: 10-15 kg/ha. Avoid sowing too deep
- Sowing time: Sow from mid-July up until 15 September if sowing for ACRES
- Frost tolerance: Berseem clover is sensitive to frost
- Biomass: High biomass potential
- Pests & diseases: Generally not a problem
ACRES Scheme
- The following table presents the full list of prescribed catch crops permitted within the ACRES scheme
- For ACRES, a mixture of at least two crops from the prescribed list must be sown
- Crimson clover cover crops must remain in place until after 1 January
| Brassica | Legume | Cereal | Other |
| Forage rape
4-5 kg/ha |
Crimson clover
10-15 kg/ha |
Rye
65-75 kg/ha |
Phacelia
4-5 kg/ha |
| Leafy turnip
4-6 kg/ha |
Berseem clover
10-15 kg/ha |
Oats
60-75 kg/ha |
Buckwheat
30-40 kg/ha |
| Tillage radish
4-6 kg/ha |
Vetch
15 kg/ha |
Black oats
30-40 kg/ha |
Sunflowers
10-15 kg/ha |
| Mustard
8-10 kg/ha |
Peas
40-50 kg/ha |
Linseed
15 kg/ha |
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| Beans
70-90 kg/ha |
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| Red clover
8-10 kg/ha |
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