Medium Red Clover Organic Perennial Cover Crop

Certified Organic.

Medium Red Clover is a reliable, fast-establishing perennial cover crop that enriches soil and supports pollinators. With its dense growth, it suppresses weeds, prevents erosion, and fixes nitrogen in the soil through its root nodules—providing fertility for the next crop. Gardeners value it as a living mulch or soil-building green manure that thrives in a wide range of soils, including those with moderate acidity. Its bright red-pink flowers bloom midseason, attracting bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects. Perfect for vegetable gardens, pollinator borders, or as part of a crop rotation, Medium Red Clover is both functional and beautiful.

Sow Medium Red Clover in early spring or late summer when soil is moist. Broadcast seed at a rate of about ¼–½ lb per 500 sq ft, raking in lightly for good seed-to-soil contact. Seeds germinate best in cool soils and should be planted no deeper than ¼ inch. Clover thrives in full sun but tolerates light shade and slightly acidic soils. For use as green manure, mow or till before flowers set seed, typically 7–10 days after first bloom. Can be overseeded into existing crops or lawns for nitrogen-fixing benefits. Keep soil moist during establishment for best results. Does very well if frost seeded in February on top of soil, or frost seeded into winter rye or other winter grains.

Seed Source Information:

Lot # ALS-UT-1344-2025: From Albert Lea Seed in Albert Lea, MN. Certified Organic. >85% germination in 2025. 

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