Crimson Clover

The plant, despite being mostly frost-resistant, must be planted in full sun. Although it does well in any well-drained soil, it especially thrives in sandy, loamy soil. Crimson clover may not do well in heavier soils or excessively wet soils. Though it requires full sun, crimson clover does not do well in overly hot environments and prefers a cool,

It also does best if the soil is between a 6 and a 7 on the pH scale, and it will not do well in extremely acidic or alkaline soils. If you are using the crimson clover to enrich the soil, make sure to incorporate manure and compost into the soil. Crimson clover also needs a good amount of potassium and phosphorus in the soil to thrive.

HOW TO PLANT CRIMSON CLOVER
In areas that do not go below zero degrees Fahrenheit, you can plant crimson clover in the late fall so that it is established before the frost. Try to plant crimson clover at least eight weeks prior to your area’s average date of first frost. In areas that regularly drop below negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit, wait until the spring to plant the clover.

Plant the seeds one-quarter to half an inch deep in rows, with each seed three inches apart and with at least three inches of space between each row. Crimson clover often does well as a companion plant for species such as cornflower and broccoli or for annual flowers, such as bachelor buttons and corn poppies.