I sprayed the weeds, grass and clover today to kill all the vegetative growth underneath the vines. I used 2.7 oz. of 41 percent glyphosate (generic Roundup) per gallon of water in a hand sprayer. It sprays a swath about 18 inches wide and requires two tanks to treat all the rows.
When crimson clover (or most any clover, for that matter) dies, it releases nitrogen—sometimes more than 100 lbs. per acre—when tilled into the soil at full bloom. In my case, the amount of nitrogen will be less because the clover is still immature.
I sprayed now while the vines are dormant to avoid damaging or killing them. The clover between the rows will be allowed to bloom and set seed before I mow. And a field of crimson clover is spectacular when in full bloom.
When crimson clover (or most any clover, for that matter) dies, it releases nitrogen—sometimes more than 100 lbs. per acre—when tilled into the soil at full bloom. In my case, the amount of nitrogen will be less because the clover is still immature.I sprayed now while the vines are dormant to avoid damaging or killing them. The clover between the rows will be allowed to bloom and set seed before I mow. And a field of crimson clover is spectacular when in full bloom.
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