Morning Glory

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  1. rknierim

    rknierim Die Hard Bowhunter

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    I read an article about using morning glory for browse for deer. Of course I can't find that article again now though. Just wondered if anyone else had tried that. I do remember it said the protein content was between 9 and 14% depending on variety of plant.
    I'm thinking about planting a section at edge of woods near one of my plots and stands. Any ideas or info from anyone?
     
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    dnoodles Legendary Woodsman

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    not what I was anticipating. Having just had breakfast; I am sort of thankful for that.

    a quick google of garden tips indicates that morning glories are known to attract and be destroyed by deer on a somewhat regular basis. Also per 100gr, MG leaves have 2.5gr of protein plus a lot of minerals and other nutrients.
     
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    I wouldnt plant it near a stand. Morning glory is a well know mosquito attraction or at least that's what my grandma always told us.
     
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