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gr29
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CRIMSON CLOVER
gr29 (Trifolium incarnatum)
Undemanding clover variety for use as cover crop over winter. Height 20-40 cm. From May onwards beautiful crimson flower. Excellent for bees, great green manure. Single cut only.
Beemeadow: Yes
Height: 40-50 cm
Lifespan: annnual
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Beemeadow: yes
Hardy: yes
Seed rate: 250-300 g/100m²
Nutrient requirements: manuring not necessary
Sowing depth: 1-2 cm
Well suited for manual incorporation: Yes
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Explanations
Bee-friendly: This plant has a good nectar or pollen supply, which is especially good for honey and wild bees, as well as other pollinating insects. There are 500 different kinds of wild bees alone. Some crops are best approached by specialists, others by generalists.