crimson clover

American  

noun

1. a European clover, Trifolium incarnatum, of the legume family, having heads of crimson flowers, cultivated as a forage plant in the U.S.

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crimson clover

Oregon dominates other states in blackberry, crimson clover, and rhubarb production, and almost all of the country's hazelnuts are grown there.

From Salon ● Apr. 11, 2023

Terracing the hills, tilling as little as possible and sowing plants like buckwheat and crimson clover prevented topsoil from eroding.

From New York Times ● Sep. 26, 2022

For example, crimson clover and phacelia are relatively easy to incorporate into the soil.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 24, 2021

Instead of tilling, he planted a cover crop of oats and crimson clover and applied fertilizer directly to the soil.

From Salon ● Nov. 18, 2018

In some parts of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Michigan many farmers have succeeded well in growing crimson clover, but a larger number have failed.

From Clovers and How to Grow Them by Thomas Shaw

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