Best clover for longevity

[DrewMc]

I know there are lots of different clover types out there. What is the best for longevity? Hoping to get 3 years out of the plot. Is it worth it to buy the Whitetail Institute brand specifically for deer?

 

[S.T.Fanatic]

Not sure where you are but you should get 3 years out of any non annual clover with just periodic mowing and no herbicide.

 

[DrewMc]

Mountains of SW PA

 

[DrewMc]

Also, if planting with winter rye in the fall, does it make more sense to fertilize around planting or wait til spring?

 

[mikmaze]

4 pages of reading within easy reach of the search button.............

http://www.habitat-talk.com/index.p...ongevity-of-the-stand.9285/page-4#post-172408

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[S.T.Fanatic]

Fall, P&K take a long time to break down. Winter rye will appreciate the N but don't use to much. If there is an excess of N in the spring the clover won't nodulate nearly as much. Do yourself a favor and mix in a small amount of chicory. The deer love the stuff and it will thrive off of the N the clover puts out.

 

[Yarg]

Fall, P&K take a long time to break down. Winter rye will appreciate the N but don't use to much. If there is an excess of N in the spring the clover won't nodulate nearly as much. Do yourself a favor and mix in a small amount of chicory. The deer love the stuff and it will thrive off of the N the clover puts out.

If it is poorly drained bottom land would you still include chicory? Thanks

 

[S.T.Fanatic]

If it is poorly drained bottom land would you still include chicory? Thanks

Its cheep enough. Just throw some in and find out.

 

[Wild Thing]

Also, if planting with winter rye in the fall, does it make more sense to fertilize around planting or wait til spring?

I typically fertilize everything at planting time. Farmers around here always fertilze their alfalfa in the fall so that is when I usually fertilize my clovers as well.