Last Friday I had the opportunity to seed my 3 food plots for the fall. Glad I did it before Saturday since we rec. 2" of rain.The first photo shows a 1 acre plot that was planted with Biologics Premium Perennial (Clovers,Chicory & Brassica) The second photo displays a 1 1/2 acre plot with the same seed blend as plot 1 and the third (crappy photo) shows my third 3/4 acre plot that has Tecomate Chicory and WTI Winter Greens. Going back up Labor Day weekend and hope to see some growth.Plus I need to tend to the trees I planted in the spring.I metanother member last weekat his property that is within an hours ride of my property and he had planted some clover and already saw some growth after only 5-6 days, so keeping the fingers crossed. Thanks.

The first photo is of plot 2, this one is plot 1.

Plot 3

Looks like good sized plots - hope theygrow well. Is the soil kind of sandy? Are you in the Catskills?

FH

Farmhunter, Tiogo County, west of Binghamton. Clay/Rocky soil, was farmed approx 12-15 years ago, mainly field corn then. Hope they grow well too, after all the money/time being spent. I think I did everything right, but I'm still new and sure I have a learning curve to adjust to. I'm continue to enjoy reading your blog, keep it up!

Looks great, best of luck. I have a good sized plot just south of you in Bradford County, PA (near canton) that is now going on 2 weeks since seeded and seems to be doing very well. Your soil sounds a LOT like ours, clay/rocky. Did you guys spread lime? We put on a full ton this year, and plan to put in another full ton next year, as well as a bunch on the other 3 new plots going in next year.

Believe it or not, rocks can actually help fall plots.

It may sound completely unthinkable, but industry people are now promoting this a bit (N. Dougherty is in his video).

The smaller rocks (obviously the larger ones are removed) absorb the sun and heat. They radiate similar to burning coals on a grill ready for cooking.What that does is keep soil temperatures up in the fall going into the evening and night, defending a bit against a frost and allowing continued growth (or continued establishment for a fall-planted perennial).

I know it sounds strange, I sure thought so when I first was hit with the info, but it makes sense.

Nice to know Phade, do have some bigger rocks I need to clean up.

Rick James, soil samples came back 5.1 on two plots and 5.7 on the other. I put down 3 tons of ag lime and 200 lbs of 15-8-12 fertper each acre. Ouch $$

That sting won't hurt nearly as much when you see the results.

Heading up on Thursady, hope to see somegood germination with all the rain the area has been receiving. Will take updated photo's and will post, hope the results are there.[]