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Old 12-07-2006 | 08:51 PM
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Default How long can I expect my plot to last?

I have a 2 acre plot with nothing but various species of clovers. I mow it 2-3 times per year and this helps the clovers to dominate the weeds, it is really doing well. How long an I expect the clover to be thick before natural grasses start taking over?
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Old 12-07-2006 | 11:55 PM
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Clovers usually last 3-5 years....depending on the nutrition and light cycle in your area

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Old 12-08-2006 | 08:20 PM
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Default RE: How long can I expect my plot to last?

Every plot seems a little different - I agree that 3-5 years is a good range. I've had a few plots that fizzled at two years.

I've never had one go past 5 years. With Good weed control - maybe - but it gets expensive - and you might as well just replant.

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Old 12-15-2006 | 06:20 AM
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How about keeping it going by overseeding every couple years?
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Old 01-01-2007 | 02:04 AM
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MY FAITH IS IN DISCING DEEP FOR 2-3 SEASONS TO KILL OUT NATIVE SEED THE PLAN A LONG STANDING PLOT .THEN LIKE THEY SAID KEEP IT FERTIL AND RESEED LIGHTLY. YOU CAN RESEED WITH TURNIPS TO ALTER NUTRITIONAL VALUS FOR DIFFRENT SEASONS..

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