How to Use crimson clover in a Sentence
crimson clover
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Sowing rye, crimson clover, buckwheat, or field peas about four weeks before the first frost will protect the beds all winter.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
28 Dec. 2025
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As a living mulch, cut crimson clover back several times per season before the flowers set seed.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 May 2026
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Field peas, crimson clover, and annual ryegrass are just a few popular cover crop options.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Nov. 2025
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As a legume, crimson clover also fixes nitrogen in the soil, so this companion plant works double duty.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
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Several types of cover crops, like crimson clover, winter wheat, or barley, build soil structure, add nutrients, encourage beneficial insects, and keep weeds down.
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Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Oct. 2025
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