Majestic Crimson Clover

Majestic Crimson Clover demonstrates clear agronomic superiority through its consistently stronger performance across multiple environments and metrics. In the South Charleston, Ohio trial, Majestic delivered the highest dry-matter yield among the crimson entries and achieved perfect 100% spring stand and cover ratings, indicating exceptional vigor and winter survival. Its nitrogen-release profile in multi-state University of Tennessee trials further reinforces this advantage: Majestic released the greatest total nitrogen across April and May, reaching 50 lbs N/acre, surpassing the performance benchmark for biologically driven fertility. Majestic also exhibited the strongest February canopy cover average at 35%, demonstrating accelerated growth following winter dormancy, a key trait for producers seeking rapid spring biomass for weed suppression, soil protection, and nutrient cycling.

This performance edge holds across forage-quality and biomass metrics as well. In Starkville, Mississippi, Majestic produced the highest total nitrogen availability post-incorporation and matched or exceeded competitors in crude protein, ADF, NDF, and digestibility-related measures, supporting its versatility as both a cover crop and high-value forage option. Across Tennessee locations, Majestic also delivered the greatest combined April–May biomass at 2.5 tons/acre, confirming its capacity for vigorous early growth and sustained spring productivity. These combined advantages, winter resilience, superior canopy development, stronger spring biomass, and higher nitrogen contribution, highlight Majestic as a distinctly advanced crimson clover built for producers who require reliability, performance, and agronomic impact across diverse regions.

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Nitrogen Fixation

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Erosion Control

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Weed Control

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Compacted Soils

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Nutrient Recycling

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Water Infiltration

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Quick Growth

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Quality Forage

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Nematode Control

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Beneficial Insectary

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Species
Lifespan
Root Structure
Carbon Ratio
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Seeds Per Pound
Legume
Annual
Tap Root
20:1
5.5-7
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Planting Instructions:

Drilled
Broadcast
Seeding Rate:
15-20 lbs./acre (monoculture)
20-25 lbs./acre (Monoculture)
Planting Depth:
1/4 – 1/2 inch
Ideal Soil:
Sandy loam; moderate to high levels of Phosphorous
Ideal Planting Season:
Fall, or Spring if necessary
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 for use in subsequent cash crops  
Quick Growth 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  
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  
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