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Post by boonechaser on May 22, 2022 6:12:25 GMT -5
As far as a providing quality nutrition for your local wildlife , it is hard to beat WHITE CLOVER varities. Here in SE IN deer use clover plots year around. Over the years I have transitioned to adding chicory, alfalfa and a mix of clover varities into my stands. At any given time I will have 10 to 15 acres of clover plots spread out across my farm. Depending on varity and quality of soil clover provides a high protein forage of(18%-32%), and is highly attractive to deer and turkey. "IF" you take care of it, clover plots will last 5-7 years. Weed control, timely fertilzing and liming , as well as pest control from time to time ,will help longivity. For the $$$$ , tonnage and quality of food provided and longivity. CLOVER IS KING IMO and will always be foundation of my wildlife feeding program.
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Post by boonechaser on May 22, 2022 6:16:44 GMT -5
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Post by greghopper on May 22, 2022 6:17:26 GMT -5
Some will mow Clover some wont......
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Post by boonechaser on May 22, 2022 6:24:11 GMT -5
Some will mow Clover some wont...... Generally I mow plots couple times year. For multiple reasons: 1). Broadleaf weed control , 2.) Reseeding purposes 3.) Seems deer prefer slightly more while activily growing before put on seed heads. ( Some biologist despute this), but I have seen first hand increase in use a few days after mowing. |
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Post by esshup on May 22, 2022 7:55:28 GMT -5
New clover growth is more tender than old growth. I like clover, just need enough rain to get it germinated and established. That's the problem that I have here.
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Post by steiny on May 22, 2022 8:48:06 GMT -5
I agree, clover makes a great food plot and it gets used nearly year round, compared to other plots that only get used for short periods. I'm planting a bunch currently.
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Post by Mack Apiary Bees on May 23, 2022 8:59:31 GMT -5
2nd that and it makes a great honey. Good all summer nectar for the bees. We need to get rid if grass yards and go with clover-flowers yards.
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Post by boonechaser on May 23, 2022 9:23:27 GMT -5
2nd that and it makes a great honey. Good all summer nectar for the bees. We need to get rid if grass yards and go with clover-flowers yards. YEs. Excellent pollenator. |
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Post by iceman10 on May 24, 2022 6:52:10 GMT -5
Nice looking plot Mess! I have 6 or so acres of clover & chicory that are the main feeder . I spray once a year for weeds & fertilize . One thing I’ve been doing the last couple years is frost over seeding it when it’s ate down to the dirt & it been working well . Usually plant a big radish stand in August & couple small plots to feed through winter .
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Post by steiny on May 24, 2022 11:44:57 GMT -5
Got two big plots of white clover planted yesterday, 3.5 acres total.
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Post by saltydog on Jun 6, 2022 5:27:03 GMT -5
As far as a providing quality nutrition for your local wildlife , it is hard to beat WHITE CLOVER varities. Here in SE IN deer use clover plots year around. Over the years I have transitioned to adding chicory, alfalfa and a mix of clover varities into my stands. At any given time I will have 10 to 15 acres of clover plots spread out across my farm. Depending on varity and quality of soil clover provides a high protein forage of(18%-32%), and is highly attractive to deer and turkey. "IF" you take care of it, clover plots will last 5-7 years. Weed control, timely fertilzing and liming , as well as pest control from time to time ,will help longivity. For the $$$$ , tonnage and quality of food provided and longivity. CLOVER IS KING IMO and will always be foundation of my wildlife feeding program. boone what weed spray you using ? My plot is doing good but seems to have to much weeds in it. Is it to late to spray ? |
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Post by boonechaser on Jun 6, 2022 10:35:14 GMT -5
Broadleaf I use Thunder (Generic for Pursuit). For grass Clethodim. (Several products available).  |
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Post by parkerbow on Jun 6, 2022 14:06:27 GMT -5
Broadleaf I use Thunder (Generic for Pursuit). For grass Clethodim. (Several products available). Boone, What are your preferred ratios on these. How much product to gallon of water to the acre. I always do a search for this but seem to always come up with 10 different answers. Thanks |
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Post by boonechaser on Jun 6, 2022 14:57:32 GMT -5
Broadleaf I use Thunder (Generic for Pursuit). For grass Clethodim. (Several products available). Boone, What are your preferred ratios on these. How much product to gallon of water to the acre. I always do a search for this but seem to always come up with 10 different answers. Thanks Labal calls for 4 ounces per acre |
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Post by boonechaser on Jun 6, 2022 14:58:42 GMT -5
Little bit goes along way. I use crop oil also when applying increases effectiveness.
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Post by parkerbow on Jun 6, 2022 18:25:37 GMT -5
Boone, What are your preferred ratios on these. How much product to gallon of water to the acre. I always do a search for this but seem to always come up with 10 different answers. Thanks Labal calls for 4 ounces per acre Is this 4 oz per gallon of water and if so how many gallons of water do you put down per acre? Sorry for all the questions. |
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Post by tynimiller on Jun 6, 2022 18:45:12 GMT -5
I’ve never done much more than a mowing in the May time frame, usually late and clethodim early in its life. Broadleaf weeds for the most part don’t concern me as most are edible by the deer and/or are eliminated in that mowing.
Love clover and honestly I’ve switched more and more and more yearly into it.
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Post by boonechaser on Jun 6, 2022 19:18:47 GMT -5
Labal calls for 4 ounces per acre Is this 4 oz per gallon of water and if so how many gallons of water do you put down per acre? Sorry for all the questions. 4 OZ. IS PER ACRE herbicide (Thunder) Every sprayer is different on output and your actual speed also effects how much volume putting out. My ATV sprayer (25 gallon) puts out approx. 6.5/7 gallons per acre at 4-5 mph. In this case: Ex. Half acre plot you would mix 2 OZ. herbicide 16 oz. crop oil into your sprayer 10 gallon water would be plenty for my sprayer. Go over plot until use up tank. There are formulas to get it exact , but for food plots I do not over think it. |
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Post by lawrencecountyhunter on Jun 7, 2022 9:16:28 GMT -5
I ordered my white clover mix yesterday. Plan is to seed into my buckwheat in August, alongside a brassica mix I ordered as well. Roll it down with the cultipacker and spray with glyphosate. I hope to have a decent brassica plot this fall, then have good established clover heading into next spring that I can maintain going forward.
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Post by parkerbow on Jun 7, 2022 14:19:43 GMT -5
Is this 4 oz per gallon of water and if so how many gallons of water do you put down per acre? Sorry for all the questions. 4 OZ. IS PER ACRE herbicide (Thunder) Every sprayer is different on output and your actual speed also effects how much volume putting out. My ATV sprayer (25 gallon) puts out approx. 6.5/7 gallons per acre at 4-5 mph. In this case: Ex. Half acre plot you would mix 2 OZ. herbicide 16 oz. crop oil into your sprayer 10 gallon water would be plenty for my sprayer. Go over plot until use up tank. There are formulas to get it exact , but for food plots I do not over think it. Thank you Boone for taking the time to put out this info. |
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