Plant Details

Trifolium incarnatum

Crimson Clover

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General Information

Scientific name: Trifolium incarnatum
Also known as: Crimson Clover

Plant Properties

Layer: Herbaceous
Size: Small
Height: 0.50 m
Width: - m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Leaf: None

Growth conditions

USDA Hardiness: 3-9
Soil Moisture:
Moist
Soil:
Sand (light) Loam (medium) Clay (heavy)
pH:
Acidic Neutral Alkaline
Light:
Full sun

Usage properties

Edible part:
Seed, Tea
Edibility:
(2)
Medicinal:
(0)
Features:
Nitrogen fixer

Description

Seeds: Sprouted seeds can be added to salads. You can also dry the seeds and grind them to make nutritious flour. Flower heads: After drying, the flower heads can be used as a tea substitute.

Harvest Data

Start Harvest: 15/05
End of Harvest: 15/07