wiscwhip
5 year old buck +
I do not "advocate unique clovers" because the deer prefer them, it is simply a matter of time proven field tested varieties that have superior disease resistance, resistance to overgrazing, proven longevity in the field, and higher overall yields than standard VNS seed type red clovers. It keeps you from having to overseed or reseed the whole plot every one or two years due to thinning of the original planting from disease, overgrazing, and winter losses. Some of these improved red clover varieties can last up to 4 or 5 years with minimal maintenance, which makes them a cheaper alternative in the long run.
He didn't list his soil type or post his soil test, but based on his location, the clovers I suggested have been field tested and are proven to work in New York state.
SOME coops have a handle on that, others sell what is popular with the local farmers, who may just be planting the same thing their great-grandpappy planted, just because that is what they "know", not necessarily what might be the current "best" variety for their specific conditions. I would reference the continuing high sales of Vernal alfalfa, not that there is anything wrong with Vernal, it has been around since 1953 and at the time was the gnat's behind and it is STILL used to this day as a control variety in almost all field trials, but that doesn't make it the best available variety you could plant in today's world, yet if a coop has a bunch of farmer requests for it, that is what they will stock and that is what they will promote as what "all the local guys are using this year".
I have attached a link below to illustrate my point
https://www.progressiveforage.com/forage-types/alfalfa/how-to-select-an-alfalfa-variety
He didn't list his soil type or post his soil test, but based on his location, the clovers I suggested have been field tested and are proven to work in New York state.
SOME coops have a handle on that, others sell what is popular with the local farmers, who may just be planting the same thing their great-grandpappy planted, just because that is what they "know", not necessarily what might be the current "best" variety for their specific conditions. I would reference the continuing high sales of Vernal alfalfa, not that there is anything wrong with Vernal, it has been around since 1953 and at the time was the gnat's behind and it is STILL used to this day as a control variety in almost all field trials, but that doesn't make it the best available variety you could plant in today's world, yet if a coop has a bunch of farmer requests for it, that is what they will stock and that is what they will promote as what "all the local guys are using this year".
I have attached a link below to illustrate my point
https://www.progressiveforage.com/forage-types/alfalfa/how-to-select-an-alfalfa-variety
That was one of the great things about Lickcreek as he de-mystified things.
