9/20/03

Update.




Well about one month after planting - The clover is starting to fill in. Both the ladino and alsike show about the same growth rate - maybe the alsike is a little faster. 4 weeks after planting, the clover is about 2-3" tall. Definitely not a huge fall draw like some people expect. With a fall planting (Mid August) - I plan on very little deer use that hunting season. Actually I' m quite happy with the growth and the effectiveness of the roundup. The " bare spots" in the picture do have clover growth, but are drier and high spots for the most part and the growth is much less than in the lower spots.

My biggest problem with the field is it has some pretty deep ruts because it was so wet when I sprayed and later planted.

All in all I' m happy with the plot. I won' t plant soybeans again late though with clover - the deer let them get about 2-4" tal and nipped off almost every single plant - a light planting of rapeseed or oats would make a better nurse crop for the clover.