Buzzy Green Manure Red Clover 150g 60 sq.m

Buzzy® Green Manure Red Clover 150g

Improve your soil naturally with Buzzy® Green Manure Red Clover (Trifolium pratense). This vigorous legume is an excellent green manure crop, valued for its ability to naturally fix nitrogen while producing large amounts of organic matter. Its deep root system helps improve soil structure, reduce compaction and enhance drainage, making it an ideal choice for preparing vegetable gardens, allotments and growing beds for future crops. Growing to 50–60 cm tall, Red Clover also produces attractive pinkish-red flowers that are highly valued by bees and other beneficial pollinators.

A 150 g pack covers approximately 60 m², making it suitable for medium to large growing areas.

Product Features

• Naturally fixes nitrogen to improve soil fertility
• Deep roots help improve soil structure and aeration
• Produces abundant organic matter when incorporated into the soil
• Attractive pink-red flowers loved by bees and pollinators
• Suitable for most soil types
• Covers approximately 60 m²

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Trifolium pratense
• Common Name: Red Clover
• Plant Type: Annual green manure
• Height: 50–60 cm
• Coverage: Approx. 60 m² (150 g pack)
• Position: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Direct Outdoors: March – July

How to Sow

Broadcast seeds evenly over prepared soil and lightly rake them into the surface to a depth of 1–1.5 cm. Firm the soil gently and water if conditions are dry. Keep the soil moist until seedlings are well established.

Flowering

Red Clover produces attractive pinkish-red flower heads during the growing season, providing an excellent nectar source for bees and other pollinating insects.

Growing Tips

• Suitable for most well-drained soil types.
• Grow in full sun or partial shade.
• Water during prolonged dry periods while plants establish.
• For use as green manure, cut the plants before they set seed and dig the foliage into the soil several weeks before planting your next crop.
• Ideal for vegetable gardens, allotments, orchards and wildlife-friendly gardens.

Garden Uses

Red Clover is perfect for restoring soil fertility, increasing organic matter, improving soil structure and supporting pollinators. It is an excellent cover crop for sustainable and organic gardening.

Why You’ll Love It

Buzzy® Green Manure Red Clover is an easy and effective way to build healthier, more fertile soil naturally. Its vigorous growth, deep roots and pollinator-friendly flowers make it an invaluable addition to productive gardens and allotments.

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