2018 Clover Thread, The Gift That Keeps On Giving

elfiii

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You've got a green thumb, elfiii!

It ain't me Canuck. I only promoted from tractor driver to tractor operator a couple of years ago. My thumb is starting to turn but it ain't green just yet.

It's the dirt, soil moisture, amount of daily direct sun, 0-20-20, lime, Buck Forage Oats and Durana and Patriot clover seed. All I did was arrange the meeting.
 

Canuck5

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No, it's the Blue tractor, elfiii ..... don't let that secret get out!!!
 

Triple C

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Talk about clover! Here's my new clover plot. It's good bottom dirt that slopes downhill from left to right. The creek is just off the right side of the plot. I was hoping it would do well and it has exceeded my wildest expectations. I hit it with the Clethodim last weekend to knock back the rest of the BFO and grass so I can't wait to see it in a couple of weeks.

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elfiii...You did good! Great looking clover plot! You'll be feeding them just bout year round with that plot.
 

elfiii

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elfiii...You did good! Great looking clover plot! You'll be feeding them just bout year round with that plot.

Thanks Trip. I don’t know why I have waited so long to plant this plot in clover. It’s the perfect plot for it.
 

elfiii

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Bump because it's almost time. :biggrin2:
 

Canuck5

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Probably this weekend for me, too!
 

elfiii

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Yes it is, I’m planning to spray all my clover for grass tomorrow!!

I hit mine two weeks ago with the last of my Poast. All it did was make the bermuda and crab grass mad. Got some clethodim inbound on my position. :bounce:

Speaking of, is it OK to mix Clethodim with 24Db so I get everything with one application??
 

davidhelmly

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I hit mine two weeks ago with the last of my Poast. All it did was make the bermuda and crab grass mad. Got some clethodim inbound on my position. :bounce:

Speaking of, is it OK to mix Clethodim with 24Db so I get everything with one application??
Lee I have tank mixed those 2 with no problems but I’ve heard of people killing their clover by mixing them.
 

Ihunt

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I hit mine two weeks ago with the last of my Poast. All it did was make the bermuda and crab grass mad. Got some clethodim inbound on my position. :bounce:

Speaking of, is it OK to mix Clethodim with 24Db so I get everything with one application??

It should be ok. I do it all the time on clover and alfalfa.

I saw in an earlier post where you used some fertilizer that had some nitrogen in it. Even though it was an 8 that’s what caused your grass explosion.

For anyone close to the Macon area, Mintons carries most all fertilizers. 0-20-20, 0-46-0, 0-0-60. And the typical 5-10-15 and 10-10-10. Call ahead though. At times he runs out.
 

elfiii

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Lee I have tank mixed those 2 with no problems but I’ve heard of people killing their clover by mixing them.

It should be ok. I do it all the time on clover and alfalfa.

I may apply them separately. I got a righteously unbelievable stand of clover right now and it's Dog Days and the deer are hammering it so I don't want to take a chance.
 

Triple C

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It should be ok. I do it all the time on clover and alfalfa.

I saw in an earlier post where you used some fertilizer that had some nitrogen in it. Even though it was an 8 that’s what caused your grass explosion.
Very interesting comment on using fert with nitrogen. I normally spread a good dose of 19-19-19 on mine around end of Sep or early Oct when we planting fall plots cause that's what we put on our fall/winter plots and just easier to do. Never really thought about the unneeded nitrogen I was throwing on the clover. No wonder I battle grass every summer in my clover plots. It'll be 0-20-20 from here on out. Appreciate the input.
 

Ihunt

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Very interesting comment on using fert with nitrogen. I normally spread a good dose of 19-19-19 on mine around end of Sep or early Oct when we planting fall plots cause that's what we put on our fall/winter plots and just easier to do. Never really thought about the unneeded nitrogen I was throwing on the clover. No wonder I battle grass every summer in my clover plots. It'll be 0-20-20 from here on out. Appreciate the input.


Yep. Want to guess how I figured it out? The old school of hard knocks.

I know it would be a drive for some of y’all but if you call Mintons in Macon and give them a heads up they can get you bagged 0-20-20.

Good luck everyone.
 

oochee hunter

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For you guys north, athens seed has bagged 0-20-20. I drove all the way up earlier just to get some. Never heard of Minton,s. Much closer for me, so I will find them.
 

Canuck5

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And at most places, if you give them a few weeks notice, they will be happy to get in what you need.
 

Ihunt

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Just called Mintons and got a price on some fertilizer.
0-45-0 is $25.00 a bag and so is 0-0-60.

Just a little heads up.

Their number is 478-788-5962.
 
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