Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum) is about 3x bigger than red clover (seed and sprout). It produces a delicious crunchy, leafy sprout with dark green leaves and white shoots. It’s easy to grow and very similar to alfalfa sprouts in flavor and texture. A favorite among sprout lovers.

Seeding Rate:
    Indoor:      1.5 Tbsp. / 10”x 20” tray
    Outdoor:       20-25 lbs. / per acre

How to Grow:  Soak seeds for 4-6 hours and drain. Rinse 2-3x/day for 4-6 days and drain thoroughly after each rinse. If grown in trays, plant in fertile, well-drained soil at a depth of at least 1/8” with temperatures between 50°F to 75°F under minimal sunlight. Keep the soil moist, but avoid overhead watering. Harvest when the seedlings are about 3-4” tall.

Cover Crop:  If sown in the fall and tilled back, Crimson  Clover will add nutrients to the soil for spring crops. Can be sown in spring as a companion crop to naturally add nitrogren, improve soil tilthe, and  suppress weeds. Plants emerge quickly and withstand heavy spring rains. Crimson Clover is also frost tolerant. It is a beautiful and beneficial cover crop for gardens or pastures.

Nutritional Value:  Sprouting seeds are richer in protein, folate, magnesium, phosphorus, manganese and vitamins C and K than un-sprouted plants. The vitamin and mineral content varies based on the variety of the sprouting seeds. Sprouts offer a powerful source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and enzymes that fight free radicals because sprouting can increase their potency by 20 times or more.