Berseem Clover
Crimson Clover
Buckwheat
An annual legume that is quick to establish. It is great for nitrogen fixation but is not very frost tolerant.
A great weed suppressant, producing plenty of biomass (more than that of red clover) that will grow at lower temperatures to other legumes.
A very fast-growing species that is good at mopping up excess nutrients in the soil, particularly phosphates.
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Not frost tolerant and will break down quickly
once incorporated. Shallow roots are
It has a very upright growth habit and degrades into the soil quickly after destruction, releasing nutrients for the following crops. It is also very attractive to pollinators. Suggested sowing rate – 15kg/ha. Sow August - September
produced but plenty of about ground biomass.
There are significant varietal differences, Tabor, which is a single cut type with no regrowth after. Suggested sowing rate – 15kg/ha. Sow March – August
Suggested sowing rate – 50kg/ha. (10kg/ha as a companion with OSR)
Sow April – May (when frost risk has gone)
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