bspencer -

Greg gave some good advice - I'll add my 2 cents -

The seeds in "secret spot" are mostly rye and the clover is an annual - I think Crimson Clover - but also maybe some white clover. There is also a bit of chicory and maybe even brassica - The plot is intended to be an annual fall attractant. Because the seeds are mostly annuals - they grow more agressively than say Ladino Clover. Secret Spot still requires the soil to be exposed and the seeds to be pressed in firmly for decent germination. In general - Secret spot is a simple little mix that is mostly Rye.

In nature - Clover seeding is done by the plants producing billions of seeds that get scattered - maybe only 1 in 1,000 seeds germinate - but because so many billions were released - the propagation is successful for the species - but not on the same level of success as a food plot.

In developing a clover plot - it is vital to saturate the soil surface with clover seeds (6-8lbs/acre for white clovers - 1 lb = 750,000 seeds approx) and ensure that the seeds are firmly embedded in the 1/4" upper layer of the soil. The soil must be 6.0-7.0 Ph for it to propagate (it will germinate at low Phs - like 5.0 - but will quickly die off as weed seeds will out compete the weaker clover).

Clover requires at least 6 hours of direct sunlight to even grow - and 8-10 hours is more realistic. Most clover plots need to be mowed back 2-3 times per year to remain viable for the the 4-5 years you can expect.

Given all this- moisture is stillvitale at seeding. Because of this - fall, winter (frost seeding) and sping seeding is generally preffered.

Really - its not to hard to grow a decent clover plot - but you really cannot scatter the seed - even on bare soil - and hope it will become a plot. It could happen, but realistically it will be spotty at best.

If you have any specific questions regarding starting a plot I'll be happy to answer the best I can.

FH