ORIGINAL: farm hunter
Red clover growing naturally is generally a good sign that the soil has some merit already. Probably Ph at least close to 6.0. Red clover will grow a little more easily than most white clovers on soils 5.5 - 6.0 ph.
Sometimes you can tell by the plants growing, what parts of a field might be better suited for plots. Use existing weed vegetation as soil indicators.
Acidic loving plants include: Queen Anne Lace, Daiseys,Paintbrushes, plantain .
On "less acidic soils" - you will see more: Milkweed, lambsquarters, chickory, clovers.
I like clovers above all else for "pasture type" plots.Use lime to "up" your Ph.
I like White clover mixes best since they grow lower to the ground - and my deer seem to prefer white clovers. Once established - I mow 2-3 times per year and leave the clippings lay.
FH
is burning the field before i plant where i will be planting a good idea????
do you think lime in really nessecary if red clover is growing there already? or even a ph test? can i plant a mixture of red and white clover and chicory or is it not a good idea to plant these 3 together????
how do i plant these 3 if they will work together?do those 3 plants require different planting methods?
one more thing (sorry about all these questions) can i mow the chicory if a plant, red clover, white clover, and chicory? also can i just mow the stuff with a bush how or should i use a riding mower with a chute????