American jointvetch (Aeschynomene americana),

[Tangler]

American jointvetch (Aeschynomene americana), this is a native nitrogen fixer that gets tall. I want to plant some at my family’s hunting camp in Alabama this spring for food & cover after we burn in early May! Thoughts?
Thanks for the help.

American Jointvetch | National Deer Association

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[Double Creek]

I’m planting 3 acres of a vetch/alyce mix this summer for the first time. My understanding is that its slow to establish, but should be flourishing late summer through first frost, which is the most stressful time for deer down south.

If it does well, I’ll add some acres next summer and just dedicate those plots for summer food only. It’s a very expensive seed!

 

[Tangler]

I’m planting 3 acres of a vetch/alyce mix this summer for the first time. My understanding is that its slow to establish, but should be flourishing late summer through first frost, which is the most stressful time for deer down south.

If it does well, I’ll add some acres next summer and just dedicate those plots for summer food only. It’s a very expensive seed!

Cool! Where did you buy the seed? Why the alyce clover mix instead of just joint vetch?
Apparently mossy oak (biologic) is going to start selling both pure jointvetch and the vetch/alyce mix this spring. Unsure of price.
Thanks for the help!

 

[Telemark]

Baker has posted quite a bit about his experience with joint vetch and Alyce clover in Louisiana. If you do a search, you should be able to come up with some of his posts, including videos.

The Alyce clover and other nurse crops like buckwheat are often to help allow the vetch to get established.

I haven't tried it in Ohio yet, but I would like to add it to blends eventually. Seems like it might be a really nice addition as a niche crop for summer protein that dies off in autumn to release the cold weather crops and give them a natural nitrogen boost.

 

[Tangler]

Baker has posted quite a bit about his experience with joint vetch and Alyce clover in Louisiana. If you do a search, you should be able to come up with some of his posts, including videos.

The Alyce clover and other nurse crops like buckwheat are often to help allow the vetch to get established.

I haven't tried it in Ohio yet, but I would like to add it to blends eventually. Seems like it might be a really nice addition as a niche crop for summer protein that dies off in autumn to release the cold weather crops and give them a natural nitrogen boost.

Outstanding! I will search for Baker’s material. Thanks!!!

 

[Double Creek]

I bought mine from Hancock Seeds, but Mossy Oak does have it available now as well. Price is roughly $275 a bag. One bag plants 2 acres.

 

[Tangler]

Here is one of the outstanding videos from Baker’s outstanding post.

 

[Telemark]

Baker will be a very good resource for you if you're in Alabama. He's one of the most respected posters on here for his knowledge, experience, and RESULTS. He kills enormous bucks, which he attributes to his habitat management, and the proof is in the pudding. You might want to check out his youtube channel.