Low pH, Low Organic Matter.

[RGrizzzz]

++Save your money until you lime

 

[swat1018]

If your clover is a good stand and ankle high, I'd probably retest the soil. I find it hard to believe you'd have a good stand if that original test is correct.

 

[pilotpip]

If your clover is a good stand and ankle high, I'd probably retest the soil. I find it hard to believe you'd have a good stand if that original test is correct.

It was when we looked at the property in early January it was clearly browsed but I'd say it was up to the laces on my boots. Once the snows hit it was gone (North Central Missouri).

I'm heading up there tomorrow for a few days of "work" and relaxation with the kids on spring break. By work I mean getting my camper set up and learning how to use this Kubota I just bought to spread some gravel. One of the things on my agenda is to get a sample for my upper field. I may just get a second one on this one while I'm at it. Another point on the agenda is to get some pictures for a "land tour"

I appreciate the inputs. I'm a city dweller and this is purely fun for me. Buckwheat was part of the plan because my daughter loves pollinators (save the bees and whatnot) and I've never planted it before.

 

[Telemark]

I may just get a second one on this one while I'm at it.

Make sure you follow the directions when collecting the soil

my daughter loves pollinators (save the bees and whatnot)

When I get my native forb blend put.together, I can send you a little bit for a flower patch for her. In the mean time, you could try perennials like Jerusalem artichoke, oldfield aster, and coneflower, which are good for deer and bees.

There's a good overall benefit to having a permanent stand of wildflowers on your property. You can also buy Mason bees and leaf cutter bees, but make sure not to put them too close to your house or shed. I have put out both types anywhere I have fruit trees or food plots.