Cover crops
Crimson clover
Crimson clover has the capability to fix nitrogen at soil temperatures above 8°C but is less effective over the winter period.
Generally, crimson clover seed is suited to earlier sowing in July or August to maximise warmer temperatures. It is also quicker to establish than longer-term clover seed.
Product benefits (ACRES)
- Crimson clover is ideal for usage as green manure for soil improvement.
- For ACRES, a mixture of at least two crops from the prescribed list must be sown.
- Austrian winter pea cover crops must remain in situ until after 1 January.
Usage instructions
| Rate | 15kg/ha |
| Time | Sow from mid-July up until 15 September in ACRES |
| Frost tolerance | Moderate |
| Biomass | Moderate |
| Pests and diseases | Generally not a problem |