Crimson Clover Seeds for Planting | 1000 seeds

How to Grow Crimson Clover Seeds (Trifolium incarnatum):
Crimson clover is a cool-season annual that’s grown for brilliant red flower heads, pollinator support, and soil improvement. Sow seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as soil can be worked, or in late summer/early fall about 6–8 weeks before first frost for fall growth and spring blooms. Choose full sun for best flowering, though light shade is okay. It’s not picky about soil as long as it drains well; average to slightly poor soil actually encourages stronger blooms than overly rich ground. Rake the area smooth, broadcast seeds evenly, then lightly rake or press them in so they’re covered about 0.5–1 cm (¼–½ in). Water gently to keep the topsoil moist until germination, usually 5–10 days. Thin or let plants grow together as a patch; for flower beds, aim for roughly 10–15 cm (4–6 in) between plants, while for meadow/cover-crop style, dense sowing is fine.

How to Care for Crimson Clover:
Keep soil evenly moist while seedlings establish, then water only during long dry spells—crimson clover is fairly drought-tolerant once rooted, but consistent moisture gives fuller blooms. Fertilizer is usually unnecessary because clover fixes its own nitrogen; too much nitrogen makes it leafy with fewer flowers. If your soil is extremely poor, a light compost top-dress is enough. Crimson clover blooms in late spring to early summer; deadhead if you want to extend flowering and keep things tidy, or leave flower heads to dry if you want self-seeding or seed saving. Plants are generally low-pest, though aphids can show up—blast them off with water if needed. After flowering, you can cut plants down and leave roots in place to feed the soil, or let it reseed naturally for next season.

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