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gr27
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RED CLOVER
gr27 (Trifolium pratense)
Valuable perennial green manure and fodder plant. Fixes nitrogen and good for opening up of soil for following crops. Flowers very valuable for a variety of bumble bees.
Beemeadow: Yes
Height: 40-50 cm
Lifespan: perennial
Positive for pollinators: Yes
Beemeadow: yes
Hardy: yes
Seed rate: 180-220 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.