Where to order clover seed from and what kind??

[Bonefreak]

I remember seeing some posts bout ordering seed......im lookin to get some clover seed for a few mini plots. Don't wana break the bank on the top dollar Imperial Whitetail Clover i see at tractor supply.  

And, any special kinds/mixes you guys been playing with??  Reds, whites, landino, etc??

Mini plots are for spring gobbler season and I will overseed em again for fall bow, as autumn is really the best time to plant clover......or maybe I shud plant something else in the spring for turkey/fawning, etc n follow it up w clover in the fall??

Edited February 24, 2019 by Bonefreak

[Nanuk]

I used imperial this year and I have mixed reviews with the out come. We did have an extremely wet season so I believe that had an impact on the results . I’m hoping to reseed this spring with an additional application of fertilizer and lime.  Going to use some selective herbicide to rid the plot of competition as well. 

Antler King makes a good product used them in the past but wanted to try Imperial . I know  turkeys like chuffa as well as clover . TCook will definitely shed light on this topic when he sees it , Wealth of knowledge and experience 

[bucky]

Alfalfa is best but not easy to grow, my old farmer buddy always said if he had t pick one it would be red clover

Edited February 24, 2019 by bucky

[delvalhunter]

Reach out to kJ at jersey seed. I buy all my grass seed from him and he does tons of special mixes. He also specializes in wildlife blends. His place is located near New Brunswick. KJ@jerseyseed.com

[Whitetail31]

Hancock seed I buy all my food plot seeds from them 

[electric10162]

3 hours ago, Nanuk said:

TCook will definitely shed light on this topic when he sees it , Wealth of knowledge and experience 

Tcook has lots of experience here in NJ and Illinois. 

[Russ 11]

Tcook turned me on to Merit seed co. out of Ohio . Great selection of clover seed and blends . 

[Bad64chevelle]

Merit. My clover plot came out pretty awesome .

[MS22]

Merit seed in Ohio and welter seed in Iowa. Both have provided excellent food plots seeds at good prices. 

As far as mixes go, we’ve had the best success with a pure white clover mix of Alice, jumbo landino and kopu 2 clovers. 

When we plant “brassicas”, we plant a “lick creek” mix of dwarf Essex rape, purple top turnips and groundhog radishes. 

We also have used cereal grains and will be using them more in the future due to the ease with which they grow. Winter Rye and oats. 

[JerseyJaysTaxidermy]

I've planted clovers for 3 seasons and never did they help for Turkey or deer.
They did best in june/July for deer then burnt in aug if in full sun. Best was part shade.

Merit seed - call them and explain your soil and light, etc and they will tell you what is best for your spot.

http://www.jerseyjaystaxidermy.com

[megavites]

the Alice clover is great for wet areas.

[tcook8296]

Merit seed. Nows the time to frost seed. Clovers fairly inexpensive. I like to mix a few different types. If I could only do one food plot it would be clover. 

Dont use the imperial clover for frost seeding, it contains berseem clover which doesnt frostseed well. You will be throwing your money away. 

Merit has a frosty berseem that is suitable for frost seeding

 

Edited February 25, 2019 by tcook8296

[megavites]

tcook,

have you ever used  cereal rye to keep weed growth down early season and then throw and mow some clover or brassicas?

[tcook8296]

7 minutes ago, megavites said:

tcook,

have you ever used  cereal rye to keep weed growth down early season and then throw and mow some clover or brassicas?

Ive never done it in the spring, however I plant rye with clover every fall. Rye in the fall gives you a weed free plot in the spring. 

Edited February 25, 2019 by tcook8296

[megavites]

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