{"product_id":"crimson-clover-rhizocoated-lb","title":"Crimson Clover - Nitrocoated Seed (lb)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTrifolium incarnatum\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAnnual cool-season legume cover crop.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Clover is the showiest of all clovers with its vibrant crimson flower spikes. Widely planted for landscaping, erosion control, and as a cover crop, it offers beauty, cold and partial shade tolerance, and reliable reseeding ability. Establishing quickly in just 5–10 days, it reaches 18\" tall and is valued as both a soil builder and a pollinator-friendly ground cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25-0.5\" depth at 0.5-2 lb per 1,000 square feet or 20-40 lb per acre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInoculant:\u003c\/strong\u003e No additional inoculant is needed. The legume seed is already coated with the appropriate Rhizobium bacteria to support nodulation and nitrogen fixation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–10 Days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 18\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cover crop, erosion control, green manure, pastures, ground cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFacts to Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in fall. Tolerates a minimum temperature of 10°F. Nitrogen contribution varies with nodulation, stand growth, soil conditions, and termination timing. Crimson clover is excellent in pastures but can be overgrazed due to high palatability. Typically used as a cover crop in grain rotations rather than row crops, as it matures later.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee our guide for more information on distinctions between \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/blogs\/videos\/key-differences-between-red-and-crimson-clovers\"\u003eRed and Crimson Clovers\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBenefits of Crimson Clover:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNitrogen Fixation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enhances soil fertility naturally through root nodules that host nitrogen-fixing bacteria.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeed Suppression:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense growth habit shades out competing weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Erosion Control:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strong root systems stabilize soil and prevent runoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Structure Improvement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Adds organic matter and improves aeration when incorporated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Habitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Striking blossoms attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTiming:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best sown in late summer to early fall or early spring, depending on climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant in well-prepared soils, ideally tested and amended for balanced pH and nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTermination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mow or till in early spring before seed set to maximize soil enrichment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote for certified organic growers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nitrocoated seed is conventionally grown, non-GMO seed with no fungicide or insecticide seed treatment applied before coating. The coating contains certified organic powdered limestone, an organically approved binder, and an OMRI-approved peat-based inoculant, applied through an OMRI-approved process on a dedicated Nitrocoated-seed treatment line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCrimson Clover’s striking appearance and soil-building qualities make it an exceptional choice for sustainable gardening and farming systems. Incorporate it into your garden or crop rotation to enrich soil, protect against erosion, and support pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grow Organic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21544028536945,"sku":"SCL310","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/products\/crimson-clover-nitrocoated-seed-lb.jpg?v=1747084326","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/crimson-clover-rhizocoated-lb","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}