Red clover
Trifolium pratense
Short-lived perennial legume; persists 2–3 years undersown in cereals, fixes 150–250 kg N/ha cumulatively. Strong companion in NL/LV crop rotations preceding a perennial construction crop.
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mirrorAllSchemaEdges after seeding to populate this constellation.Harvest cycle
1 yr
Perennial lifespan
2 yr
Agronomy + economics
Soil organic carbon delta
0.45 t C/ha/yr
Positive = net storage; steady-state estimate from EU literature.
Nitrogen input
0 kg N/ha/yr
Water demand
moderate