What type of clover
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What type of clover
What's a good type of clover to plant for deer? Can I buy this at Southern States? I'll be making a few acre plot at the farm in the spring and I'm looking at trying different brands.
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RE: What type of clover
Acutally a clover mix is usually the best for a foodplot. Red Clover for quick growth, Ladino for taste and plot longevity, and Dutch white clover as a low growing type for when deer hit the Red and Ladino hard. A third of each will give you a great clover plot. Buy from a local mill, no need for the expensive deer mixes.
Most importantly for a clover plot is to lime and fertilize just as a farmer would for alfalfa. Get the PH above 6, no nitrogen, a little phosphorus, and lot of potassium. A good soil test will tell you exactly what you need, and is the first place to start.
Most importantly for a clover plot is to lime and fertilize just as a farmer would for alfalfa. Get the PH above 6, no nitrogen, a little phosphorus, and lot of potassium. A good soil test will tell you exactly what you need, and is the first place to start.
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Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Lexington NC USA
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RE: What type of clover
To add to what's been listed so far, try to get some Durana clover also. It's a new variety of ladino and seems to grow well. It handles heavy grazing better and from what I've seen it will also compete with weeds better than ladino. I've got one of my plots sewn with the Durana and I'm impressed so far.
I prefer to keep the different varieties planted in seperate locations. This way I can tell which the deer prefer and which grow better in my area. Then when I figure out which types did the best I can combine them into a mixture.
I prefer to keep the different varieties planted in seperate locations. This way I can tell which the deer prefer and which grow better in my area. Then when I figure out which types did the best I can combine them into a mixture.
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Typical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Livonia Mi USA
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RE: What type of clover
Do soil samples and dig some holes on the area you wish to plant. The best clovers are the Ladino types, however, they need a heavier soil with a top soil depth of 8-12 inches because they are shallow rooted.
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