Clover incarnate 1000 PCS fresh seeds, Trifolium incarnatum

🌱 Trifolium incarnatum — Incarnate Clover, Meat-Red Clover, Crimson Clover, Italian Clover

Clover incarnate is a type of annual herb seed, belonging to the Fabaceae family. This product offers 1000 PCS fresh seeds of Trifolium incarnatum, ideal for gardening enthusiasts and farmers.

🌿 Botanical Description

Trifolium incarnatum is an annual plant that grows 20-50 cm tall, with an unbranched or branched stem at the base. The leaves are ternate with a long petiole, hairy leaflets, 8-16 mm across, and a truncated or mochkovid tip. The flowers are rich red or dark red, collected in an elongated head 3-5 cm high and 1.5 cm wide; individual flowers are 10-13 mm long with five petals. The flag of each flower bends forward.

🌾 Growing & Agrotechnics

• Sow seeds 1-2 cm deep, in early spring or late summer/early fall, after a 30-day cold stratification period.
• Germination temperature: 10-20°C, germination time: 7-14 days.
• Soil type: well-draining, pH: 6.0-7.0.
• Watering and fertilization: keep the soil consistently moist, and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer.
• USDA Hardiness Zone: 3-9, frost tolerance: moderate.

🗺️ Natural Growing Areas

Trifolium incarnatum is native to Europe and Asia, and can be found in temperate climates, typically in meadows and fields, at altitudes of 0-1000 m.

✨ Interesting Facts

Incarnate clover has been used as a food source for livestock, and its flowers are a valuable source of nectar for bees. In traditional medicine, the plant has been used to treat various ailments, including fever and digestive issues.

🌸 Culinary Uses

Clover incarnate flowers and leaves can be used in salads, as a garnish, or as a cooking green. They have a mild, sweet flavor and a soft texture.

🍃 Medicinal Uses

The plant has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, digestive issues, and respiratory problems. However, its effectiveness and safety have not been scientifically proven.