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Homesteader Crop Cover

Cover Crop Red Clover Homesteader

Cover Crop Red Clover Homesteader

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Attracts: Bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Blooms: Round clusters of pinkish-red flowers in late spring to summer.

Days to Germination: 7-14 days.

Days to Harvest: 70-90 days for flowering; longer for full cover crop benefits.

Foliage Colour: Bright green.

Hardiness Zone: Zones 3-9.

Height: 12-20 inches tall.

Heirloom: No.

Light: Full sun to partial shade.

Maintenance Level: Low.

Native vs. Non-Native: Non-native (native to Europe, Western Asia, and Northwest Africa).

Plant Spacing: 6-8 inches apart.

Purpose/Use: Cover crop, nitrogen fixer, forage, pollinator support, erosion control.

Row Spacing: 12 inches.

Plant Type: Short-lived perennial (often grown as an annual in cold climates).

Seed Depth: 1/4 inch.

Seed Spacing: 6-8 inches apart.

Soil Type: Well-drained loam or sandy soil; tolerates a variety of soil conditions.

Special Features: Fixes nitrogen in the soil, improves soil health, attracts beneficial insects.

Watering Needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture.

1Kg package covers approximately 2500-4000 sq.ft.

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