Thought I'd share a pic of my 4x4 mix from last fall. Hit it with some fertilizer a month ago and it's going crazy. Pic taken this weekend. Hairy vetch is insane(never planted before so didn't know what to expect). Used a small, ATV mounted seed/fertilizer spreader on this plot last fall. Tried using the same setup for pelletized lime but the hairy vetch was too high and thick that it would wind around the spinner plate and stop the motor! Didn't have my 3 pt spreader as I thought it would work like last year. WRONG.
Likely will just overseed this fall with the annuals that are in the 4x4 mix as it seems to have done extremely well overall.
Going to plant 2 other smaller plots in the Sweet 16 Summer mix in 2 weeks. Hope the results are similar! Thanks George!
Likely will just overseed this fall with the annuals that are in the 4x4 mix as it seems to have done extremely well overall.
Going to plant 2 other smaller plots in the Sweet 16 Summer mix in 2 weeks. Hope the results are similar! Thanks George!
OKRuss - that field looks real good and will only get better as the plants produce seed. Good job.
You have to keep that hairy vetch mowed to prevent it getting woody and not palatable for deer. It will take over the plot if not controlled by mowing.
Dennis, do you suggest mowing it after the vetch goes to seed and dormant for the summer? I'll be putting up some trail cameras in 2 weeks to see how much it's being utilized. If the vetch just gets out of control, I may not include with next fall but it sure suppresses the weeds. Going to depend on the palatability for the deer use.
George, I got your email about the fertilizer needs for the other 2 small plots and will reply later today.
George, I got your email about the fertilizer needs for the other 2 small plots and will reply later today.
Following @dennishoddy suggestion, I planted a lot of ladino clover on this field last fall along with my winter wheat mix. I got a great stand of clover and it is really taking off this spring. The deer are on it daily and as you can see, between the protein feeder and the clover, it’s easier to just bed in the field rather than leave. It wouldn’t surprise me if these fat nanny’s drop their fawns there in the field.
They probably will.
Yes, let it go to seed, and then mow.
I’ve got to get out and get a dove plot ready.
My place on the Salt Fork has never been a producer for dove so thought I’d plant some sunflower and milo to see what might show up.
The deer love it but I’d like to get more dove in there.
My place on the Salt Fork has never been a producer for dove so thought I’d plant some sunflower and milo to see what might show up.
The deer love it but I’d like to get more dove in there.
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