Trébol encarnado (Trifolium incarnatum) semillas

Bright red-flowering legume for green manure, soil improvement and as a valuable forage plant for bees.

Crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum) is a striking red-flowering clover native to the Mediterranean region and is one of the most popular green manure crops in wildlife-friendly gardening. It has been cultivated in Europe since the 18th century—initially as a forage plant and later valued for its soil-enhancing properties. With its dense, carmine-red flower spikes, it adds interest to beds, meadows and fields, while also serving as an excellent nectar source for bees.

As a legume, crimson clover enriches the soil with nitrogen, supporting long-term improvement of soil structure. It suppresses weeds, protects against erosion, and supplies valuable organic matter when worked into the soil as green manure. Its early flowering in spring provides an important food source for pollinators before many other plants begin to bloom.

Use in raised beds

Crimson clover is ideal for enriching the substrate in raised beds during summer or autumn. Its bright red flowers add colour to the bed and attract insects. After flowering, the plant material can be incorporated as natural green manure, helping to maintain the fertility of the raised bed in the long term. An easy-to-grow and visually appealing catch crop for sustainable garden care.