Back to Companion Planting Guide
Crimson Clover Companion Planting
Trifolium incarnatum
Legume (Fabaceae) -- cool season
1 beneficial companion
0 antagonistic relationships
Good Companions for Crimson Clover
Sweet CornZea mays
BeneficialNutrient SharingDocumented
Crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum) fixes 70-150 lb N/acre when used as a winter cover crop before corn. Spring incorporation releases plant-available nitrogen that reduces or eliminates supplemental N needs.
Sow crimson clover in fall, incorporate in spring before corn planting. Timing of incorporation affects N availability.
Sources
- Managing cover crops profitably -- USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) (2012)
- Nitrogen contribution of crimson clover to succeeding corn -- Agronomy Journal (2004)
Related Tools and Pages
Score Your Garden's Biodiversity
Evaluate ecological health across 6 scientific dimensions
Garden Design ServicesProfessional companion planting plans for your space
Our Pesticide-Free ApproachHow we manage pests through biodiversity and companion planting