Bushhog Bob
Senior Member
I need to spray grass killer on my clover plots . Can you spray anytime or does the temperature need to be warmer. Also, how long does it need to be dry weather after you spray. Thanks for any info.
Everyone keeps saying plant a "perennial clover plot", so what do yall recommend? I have planted Ladino, but would like a mix of 2 or 3. Would really like to plant all at 1 time I know some germinate better in fall than spring.
Not trying to hijack, but I'm about to start my clover plot maintenance today. I planted a clover/oats, brassica mix last fall. The the clover is just starting to take off.
Just a few questions. The plot has stayed green since planted in fall. Are these grasses I'm seeing still the oats?
When is clover most productive for deer?
What can I add to the mix to enhance it without tilling? I was thinking chicory and red clovers now, then brassicas later? Are these my only options without turning the dirt? I'm guessing oats are too big to throw into standing clover for the fall? Anything i can add for the summer? Thanks in advance
The White Tail Institute clover is a mix and works well for a perennial clover plot. Plant in the fall, mainly becuase you will get less competition from weeds and grasses, to start. Plus it will give the clover a longer time to establish their roots, before the heat of the following summer.
If you'd like another option, Durana and Patriot clover (Pennington Seed) work well together too. At some point the Durana will just take over.
What he said. ^ In my experience Durana is a little bit finicky to get started but once you get it going it's the gift that just keeps on giving. You have to take care of it but it's not that hard to do. Some lime and 0-20-20 in the Spring and Fall, some 2-4-D b and a little Poast or clethodim for broadleaf weed and grass control and you're "in clover" so to speak. Deer and turkey love it too.[/QUOTE
you are right about everything except you forgot mowing. keep mowed about 8 to 10 inches high. Just enough to take the top third off. At least twice a year.
you are right about everything except you forgot mowing. keep mowed about 8 to 10 inches high. Just enough to take the top third off. At least twice a year.