Crimson clover
Crimson clover has the capability to fix nitrogen at soil temperatures above 8°C but is less effective over the winter period.
Crimson clover seed is suited to earlier sowing in July/August to maximise warmer temperatures. It is also quicker to establish than longer-term clover seed.
- 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: Crimson clover can tolerate frost
- Biomass: Moderate
- 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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