planting clover

[LA man]

is now a good time to plant clover. i just disked/limed one of my plots and was wanting to plant it in clover. and what kind is the best to plant

 

[rbreedi1]

Hold of til at least mid August on clover

 

[TS_13]

Yeah you need to wait until fall.....

 

[Football Hunter]

tuff right now,rain is spotty,plus it is H O T !

 

[deerchaser007]

Hold out til september on the clover, but you can plant buckwheat,. and that will help build your soil for that clover planting.

What Kind?? Are you wanting perennial or annual?

 

[onside]

LA Man if I were you, I would really consider Durana clover. I was talking to our extension agent today and he said this variety was the best, longest-lasting perennial clover for here in the Southeast.

This is what I'm planting in my next clover plot.

 

[LA man]

im wanting to keep this plot in clover permanantly if possible.

 

[muddyboots]

I got me a bag of durana clover on the way. Will plant it around first of september.

 

[deerchaser007]

im wanting to keep this plot in clover permanantly if possible.

Right now i've currently got imperial chicory plus in the ground,... its a clover/chicory mix,.. and i'm REALLY impressed!! I highly recommend mixing chicory in with your clover,.. IMO,. it just a match made for a serious food plot!!
I've used the durana,.. and it does last alittle longer when it gets hot and dry for a long period,.. i will tell you what pennington told me,.. durana is better when its mixed. They recommend durana clover mixed with patriot clover and their choice chicory. WHY,.. duranas germination is not fast at all. It actually takes almost a full growing season to fully establish a true root system and experience full drought benefits. The second growing season is usually the best for durana,.. so they recommend mixing in patriot cause its faster growing,.. and has more top growth,.. thus,. a higher forage yield.
I've also used Will ladino,.. alot,.. that is typically what is sold at your local co op. For the price,.. it is unbeatable,.. IMO. Good top growth providing a high forage yield, survives moderate dry summers after established,.. and last long into the winter before freezing out. I really like to mix in some red clover such as redland, cinnamon plus, medium red with will ladino,.. and of course ,. chicory!!

I will add,.. i would really like to try regalgraze ladino. I've been doing some reading up on it and from what i've read,.. it may be one of the best ladino type clovers on the market for forage production and survivability. Preference is never really a issue with ladino clover,.. deer and turkey will always have a preference for any ladino type clover. I will also add that tecomate has changed their bucks and bosses mix. That mix is now Ladino clovers, red clover, chicory and birdsfoot trefoil. That is a dang awesome combination right there,... and if there clover and trefoil is as good as their chicory,.. then they have the best mix available on the market today,.. ANYWERE!! I'm gonna try it in the fall to find out.

Hope this has helped you out,.. with any of the above you should be able to get 3 to 5 years out of a planting with proper maintenance and average yearly rainfall.

 

[Football Hunter]

I got me a bag of durana clover on the way. Will plant it around first of september.

check at your local Ace Hardware,last year the one in Mt JUliet discoutec the food plot stuff near 50%,and they had Duranna

 

[muddyboots]

I will check ace but ours never has hunting stuff

 

[Boone 58]

Sounds like a plan. I have tried the Durana myself and cant keep it alive it seems in the heat of summer. The advantage ladino is awesome though!