Organic Crimson Clover

Early Season Legume for High-Protein Forage & Soil Building

Our certified Organic Crimson Clover is a high-quality, cool-season legume that delivers rapid establishment, excellent wildlife attraction, and valuable nitrogen fixation for improving soil health. Crimson clover produces lush, leafy forage that’s highly palatable to deer, turkey, and other game species, while boosting soil fertility through natural nitrogen enrichment.

Whether planted as a standalone plot, drilled into existing habitat, or mixed into organic blends, crimson clover offers dependable spring and fall performance with strong benefits for wildlife nutrition and soil quality.

Build high-protein forage. Improve your soil. Plant with confidence.

Benefits for Wildlife

• High-protein forage attractive to deer, turkey, and upland birds
• Rapid establishment for quick early season growth
• Excellent source of nitrogen fixation to benefit future plantings
• Helps provide green forage after winter and into fall
• Encourages repeat visits and extended feeding periods

Planting Guidelines

• Seeding Rate: 15–20 lb per acre
• Planting Depth: ¼–½ inch (ensure good seed-to-soil contact)
• Best Planting Windows:
  • Late summer to early fall (for fall and spring growth)
  • Early spring (once soil temps reach ~50°F)
• Site Prep:
  • Prepare a clean, firm seedbed free of competing vegetation
  • Ensuring good seed-to-soil contact improves emergence

Soil & Maintenance Tips

• Conduct a soil test and adjust pH to 6.0–7.0 for best performance
• Crimson clover benefits from phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) applications based on soil test results
• Fixes atmospheric nitrogen, reducing the need for high nitrogen fertilizer
• Terminate or mow before seed set to prevent volunteer reseeding if unwanted