Trifolium

Redkin

Redkin

Redkin is an erect, early flowering, multi-cut (2N) red clover with improved resistance to Northern and Southern Anthracnose, Downy Mildew and Black Patch. Redkin has been tested extensively across North America and has proven to be persistent in real life applications. Data confirms that stand density tends to gets stronger into second year (different than other 3 year multi-cut clovers).

Key features

  • Multi cut, diploid variety
  • Excellent forage yield
  • Improved disease and insect resistance
  • Excellent winterhardiness
  • Early flowering

Ratings

Scale 1-9, where 9 = best or most pronounced

Segment Forage
Category Clover
Species Clover, Red
Sci. Name Trifolium
Additional Information Double Cut
Crown Type Pronounced
Emergence (Days) 7
Flower Color 52% Light Pink, 46% Medium Pink, 2% Dark Pink
Growth Habit Semi-Erect
Hypocotyl Lobing Medium
Leaf Abundance Medium
Leaf Color Medium Green
Leaf Length Medium to Long
Leaf Markings 1
Leaf Width Medium to Wide
Maturity Early
Northern Anthracnose Resistant
Petiole Length Long
Plant Height Long
Ploidy Diploid
Powdery Mildew Resistant
Root Rot Not Tested
Seed Color 28% Yellow, 18% Dark Purple, 26% Yellow with some Purple, 24% Purple with some Yellow, 4% Olive
Seed Weight 1.21g/1000 Seeds
Southern Anthracnose Moderately Resistant
Stem (# of nodes) 3
Stem Thickness Medium to Thick
Time of 50% Flowering Medium
Type Red
Type of Markings 87% (Full Extended), 13% Incomplete
Winter Hardiness Extremely Winter Hardy
Approx. Seeds/Kg. 600000
Approx. Seeds/Lb. 272000
Seeding Depth (cm) 0.635-1.27
Seeding Depth (Inches) 1/4-1/2
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Kg./Hectare) 9-14
Seeding Rate - Alone/New (Lbs./Acre) 8-12
Planting Times Spring, Late Summer-Early Fall
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Kg./Hectare) 7-9
Seeding Rate - Mixes (Lbs./Acre) 6-8
Livestock Bee/Pollinator , Cattle , Deer , Goats , Hogs , Sheep
Usage Hay , Silage , Pasture , Wildlife , Cover Crop , Pollinator Friendly
Winter Hardiness 7