Grown Red Clover Microgreens?

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Red Clover Microgreens — Microgreens

8-12days to harvest

2-4days to germinate

Z3–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

HeirloomContainer friendly

Sowing

Soak seeds 6-8 hours, then scatter densely on growing medium. Cover with humidity dome until germination.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Fine potting mix or soilless growing medium
Soil pH: 6.0-7.0
Spacing: Dense sowing, 1-2 tablespoons per 10x20 tray
Height: 6-24 inches
Season: Biennial

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green leaves with purple-pink stems
Size: 70-110 lb.
Shape: Small oval leaves on thin stems
Flavour: Mild, sweet, slightly grassy with subtle clover taste

In the kitchen

Salads, sandwiches, smoothies, garnishes, wraps

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, fungus gnats (indoor growing)
Diseases: Damping-off if overwatered
Resistance: Generally disease-free when grown properly with good air circulation

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	January – December	—	—	January – December
2	January – December	—	—	January – December
3	January – December	—	—	January – December
4	January – December	—	—	January – December
5	January – December	—	—	January – December
6	January – December	—	—	January – December
7	January – December	—	—	January – December
8	January – December	—	—	January – December
9	January – December	—	—	January – December
10	January – December	—	—	January – December
11	January – December	—	—	January – December
12	January – December	—	—	January – December
13	January – December	—	—	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

LettuceCompatible growing conditions and harvest timing, good space utilization

Radish MicrogreensNatural pest deterrent properties protect clover from aphids and flea beetles

Pea ShootsBoth are nitrogen-fixing legumes with similar water and light requirements

Spinach MicrogreensCompatible growth rates and can be harvested together in mixed salads

Arugula MicrogreensNatural pest repellent properties and complementary nutritional profiles

ChivesRepels aphids and other small insects that can damage tender microgreen shoots

Cilantro MicrogreensSimilar growing requirements and harvest timing, attracts beneficial insects

Mustard MicrogreensNatural fungicide properties help prevent damping-off disease in clover

Avoid

Sunflower MicrogreensAllelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of legumes like clover

FennelStrong allelopathic effects suppress growth of most other plants including clover

Black WalnutJuglone compound is toxic to legumes and severely stunts clover growth

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 69
Protein (g): 1.5
Fat (g): 0.1
Carbohydrate (g): 17.6
Fibre (g): 5.3
Sugars (g): 8.55
Vitamin A (µg): 5
Vitamin C (mg): 54.1
Calcium (mg): 8
Iron (mg): 1.61
Magnesium (mg): 24
Phosphorus (mg): 47
Potassium (mg): 304
Zinc (mg): 0.31

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the microgreens growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

Grown Red Clover Microgreens?

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