The Throw n’ Mow Method

[SD51555]

Yellow sweet clover
Balansa
Red
Alfalfa
Chicory
Plantain

Flax
Sorghum
Dwarf BMR sorghum
Jap millet
Collards
Black eyed Susan
Phacelia


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I had some last minute additions to this blend for my new plot this year. I just ordered up some sun hemp, bee balm, and ragweed.

 

[SD51555]

And they do not give away bee balm. I had to search around to find it for $256/lb. I ordered one ounce.

 

[matinc]

Christ SD bee balm is more expensive than gold loll. Curious on plantain pros n cons

 

[SD51555]

Christ SD bee balm is more expensive than gold loll. Curious on plantain pros n cons

There are only pros. Good mineral scavenger, durable, deer eat it at the right time. Subordinate plant in that it doesn’t dominate. Always comes back, and for years.

It’s been a soldier in thick dead clay soil.


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[matinc]

SD what percentage of the mix does get plantain get? Also is it good on sandy typ soil?

 

[SD51555]

I’ll throw in 1 lb/ac. I think plantain full rate is 4 lbs/ac. I don’t worry about getting a little hot on plantain. It does not crowd.

Far as sand goes, I’m not sure. You’d just have to put down $10 bill and give it a shot.


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[Foggy47]

I think this is plantain…..no? I have sandy soil and this grows great in wet shady areas. Never planted any…..just naturally occurring in my clover.

 

[matinc]

SD if ysc red Alfalfa balsana n chickory are broadcasted together with tritacle around August 15th and then the existing rye crimped on top of the broadcasted seed blends would the clover mix actually grow enough to be seen n grazed before frost occurs. I understand that the tritacle would but I am curious if the other seed blends would be?

 

[SD51555]

SD if ysc red Alfalfa balsana n chickory are broadcasted together with tritacle around August 15th and then the existing rye crimped on top of the broadcasted seed blends would the clover mix actually grow enough to be seen n grazed before frost occurs. I understand that the tritacle would but I am curious if the other seed blends would be?

I really don't know. I would have expected clovers to dominate after I rolled everything down last year. It was the exact opposite. I think a guy just has to try these things to keep the ball rolling.

 

[Barndog56]

You'll never need to buy Bee Balm again. It reseeds easily and spreads very rapidly. It's easy to kill though if it comes up where you don't want it.

I might have to start collecting my own seed to sell at that price!

 

[Barndog56]

By the way ....a pound of Bee Balm is $120 at Prairie Moon nursery. $8 for an ounce. Doesn't say how many seeds per ounce but I'm sure it's a ton, they're tiny!