Guest tarbaby Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 I bought a bag of Biologic clover at wally world when they were first puttin their hunting stuff out for the year in hopes of planting it for this season... well its still sitting in my room as i type this.... my question first off is... is that still good and if so should i go ahead and plant it nest spring if i find a place..... next question is the creek that i normally hunt is grown up with little saplings and bushes pretty thick... if I were to clear about a half an acre in a couple of spots under some big oaks... is there some kind of food plot seed that would go good there... would get what light came through the oaks and ground stays pretty moist... just wondering how I can keep more deer around after crops get taken in... thanks for any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Re: ? for dogdoc and experts on seed clover actually does better when planted in the fall. fall plantings allow the clover to develop a deep root system to handle the dry summer. when planted in the fall there is also less weed competition for the young plants. If you can clear an area that will receive 3 to 4 hours of sunlight then you can get just about anything to grow. good luck todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 24, 2005 Report Share Posted October 24, 2005 Re: ? for dogdoc and experts on seed In that situation a clover mix is what you want... L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tarbaby Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Re: ? for dogdoc and experts on seed Is it too late here in KS to plant? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 25, 2005 Report Share Posted October 25, 2005 Re: ? for dogdoc and experts on seed [ QUOTE ] Is it too late here in KS to plant? [/ QUOTE ] Probably so, but ask Martin. He would know. [ QUOTE ] when planted in the fall there is also less weed competition for the young plants. [/ QUOTE ] Have to agree with Todd on this. Would never plant a clover blend in the spring here again due to the weed competition. Fall planted clover plots do much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckNrut Posted October 26, 2005 Report Share Posted October 26, 2005 Re: ? for dogdoc and experts on seed Most commercially sold seed comes pre-inoculated (sp). Inoculation is actually a bacteria coating to help the seed germinate. Check the bag for the "expiration" date. If your seed will be expired by planting time, purchase some inoculation "stuff" from your local co-op, or soil conservation dpt. Keep your seed cool and dry - like in the fridge next to your container of earth worms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tarbaby Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Re: ? for dogdoc and experts on seed What would u all suggest then for a spring planting.... I also want this to be a attraction plot that I would hunt over in early season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 27, 2005 Report Share Posted October 27, 2005 Re: ? for dogdoc and experts on seed my spring plantings consist of a mix of annuals--cowpeas, soybeans, alfalfa, oats, milo, millet, and a forage sorghum. The main problem with the annual beans and peas is they can have a tendency to get over browsed pretty quick. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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