I cut my teeth on clovers - and I do not have too much bad to say about them (white clovers - not Alsike or Red). When done right, they last for several years (you will have to mow 1 or 2x per year though to make them last).

Clovers can do it all - and make a good 1st serious plot for most people - thats what I would suggest.


For hunters that just want a plot to hunt over and/or around - I suggest Rye often - planted around Labor Day in NY. Its a hardy green plot - High in carbs - and not bad in protein. It will attract deer in Bow season and on into Gun Season in NY as long as the snow is less than 1 ft. It will winter overand be green in May - but will Bolt to seed heads 3-4 ft tall by the end of May. It has no nutritional value once it starts to grow fast in the spring - and must be mowed/and re-planted every late summer.

Fall Planted Rye Field


May Rye Field (foreground - starting to grow fast)


Hope I helped you some -
FH