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Old 09-26-2002 | 09:20 PM
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Default RE: Food plot help

If you are planting to attract deer in hunting season, then
rye is a good choice. It also provides good cover for quail,pheasants and turkey after hatching in June. In the south, people often plant Crimson, or alcye clover with rye or oats. These are anual clovers that only last one year, and are not cold tolerant.

If you are looking to have a perenial crop that comes back every year, then consider, clover - ladino in your area is a good choice. However, if you cannot mow at least two times a year, the clover will end up getting crowded out in 2 years time. Clover also requires a decent Ph, and decent amounts of Phosphorus and Potassium, which can be applied at planting. It is important to do a soil test for clover, as it will not grow at all if the Ph is low, and will not grow well, if the P&K is low. Consider doing some research on the food plot forum of this board and the internet before planting a perenial legume.

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