Assuming you do all the right steps i.e.-tilling, testing, fertilizing, planting, mowing, etc., is there a crop which can be planted just <u>ONCE</u> and then not have to worry about having to replace it in a few years?

Swampgrass,tag alder,White pine(200 years+)

If your talking about an agricultural crop, the answer is no. The longevity of a plant is based on the nutritional value it produces. We have noticed that we can get a maximum of 4 years from our clover fields. That is with the proper ph and fertilizer reccomendations. The nutritional value goes down each year, especially the protein content. We rotate our crops 1 year of corn, 1 year of beans and then 3-4 years of alfalfa/clover. Your highest protein will come from soybeans, it has about 44%. If your looking to produce large antlers and heavy deer, rotate your crops and pay close attention to your soil test reports. We soil test our fields about every 4 years. It is worth every cent.

I'll buy that!!!

Birdsfoot Trefoil. 10+ years of nonbloating forage.

Dan O.

Often times, especially in the north, the trefoil is bitter the first 1-3 years.

I dont know anyone that grow soybeans around here but have been thinking about trying it .any suggestions ?

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I dont know anyone that grow soybeans around here but have been thinking about trying it .any suggestions ?
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SOYBEANS, are not all that difficult. BIGGEST thing to remember, is that the first frost (heavy frost, if planting roundup ready soybeans) will kill them, therefore you must plant them early enough that they will mature before you get frost.

One thing about soybeans.......they like clover, will add nitrogin to your soil, so go light on that when you buy your fertlizer.