HEUSERS OSTSAAT is also known as “The German Variety” , a winter hardy proven German variety that establishes fast and has strong spring yield. A must try for zones 6 and lower. HEUSERS OSTSAAT is a well-established crimson clover variety and an outstanding forecrop. It can be successfully used both for cover cropping and forage mixtures. HEUSERS OSTSAAT establishes a good stand and generates high yields in the first cut. At the same time, it also produces good protein yields.
Crimson clover mixed with a small grain or annual ryegrass during barley to early wheat planting dates makes a great forage and or cover crop mix. As a cover crop, it can be terminated before summer annual planting with herbicides or moldboard plowing. Usage: Crimson clover is mainly grown as a cover crop, including However, it is also cultivated as green manure. It has low requirements in terms of soil, is sensitive to black frost and excess strain (trampling).
