Kentucky Pride Crimson Clover

Excellent Cover crop for weed suppression and nitrogen fixation

Crimson clover provides early spring nitrogen for full-season crops in Southern regions and rapid summer or fall growth in cool-season areas.

Species/Variety	Lifespan	Root Structure	Carbon Ratio	pH
Legumes/ Kentucky Pride Crimson Clover	A	TAP	20:1	4.8-8.2

Lifespan: A = Annual; B = Biennial; P = Perennial

Tolerates well or is useful for

Is somewhat tolerant or is somewhat useful for

Is not tolerant or should not be used for

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Nitrogen Fixation	Ability to fix nitrogen into your soil for your subsequent cash crops to utilize as fertilizer for growth and energy
Weed Suppression	Ability to suppress weeds by shading soil and releasing allelopathic chemicals
Beneficial Insectary	Ability to attract beneficial insects and reduce your reliance on costly insecticides
Forage Quality	Ability to improve forage quality by suppressing weeds and providing highly nutritious forage
Nutrient Recycling	Ability to store excess nutrients from cash crops for use in subsequent plantings
Quick Regrowth	Ability to increase soil organic matter by accumulating biomass in a short period of time
Soil Compaction	Ability to increase nutrient uptake and root development by breaking up dense and compacted soil
Erosion Control	Ability to hold soil in place to capture and retain moisture from rainfall and prevent topsoil erosion
Water Management	Ability to increase field productivity by improving the drainage of wet soils
Nematode Resistance	Ability to suppress the growth of nematodes by interrupting their reproductive cycles

Heat	Ability to tolerate heat stress caused by warm temperatures and/or limited water availability
Drought	Ability to tolerate periods of limited water availability
Sub-Freezing	Ability to tolerate freezing temperatures for an extended period of time
Shade	Ability to tolerate low light conditions caused by plant competition
Flood	Ability to tolerate standing water or flooded areas for a limited period of time
Low Fertility	Ability to tolerate soils with limited nitrogen, and other mineral resources necessary for growth