I've made mention of my clover/rye plot on here a few times, and this year it's coming in quite well, although it doesn't have the height I would like at this point. Anyways, a little information about the plot. It's approx .75 acres, fairly decent elevation but good southern exposure. This ground has been worked, planted, limed and fertilized over 10 years now with a wide variety of plantings from field corn, to turnips, to clover. I've found clover and rye to be a great all around planting that helps pull in the deer and turkeys. The rye tends to act as a great cover crop for the clover to keep the soil cool and retain moisture during the germination stages. We usually mow the rye down once, and then then a closer cut toward the end of August. Winter wheat will be planted on the exterior in August. Thought you might enjoy.
Looks great! Was down at camp last weekend and my clover is coming back strong right now, the deer are already hammering it every night. For the first year in a LONG time, I don't think I'll be doing much lime. I'll fertilize and seed though. I'm thinking of putting in more perennials this year, not sure if I'll have the time to really do as much work in future years and it would be nice to only have to mow next year. We will see.
Yeah, perennials are great, even if you live right on the land. This year I just don't have the time to plow, disc, lime, seed, etc as much as most years. This plot is on its second year, and it seems to be doing quite well. The deer are hitting mine as well, which they weren't last year at this time. I'm thinking they're keeping it trimmed down a bit along with a few cold spells over night. IF I have time, I want to start a second plot near here with some oats to try out.
Oat's are awesome. They come up quick and stay late. I hope you don't need them, but they could be really good for late season.
I planted oats last year at the cabin. They grew really well up there. I may plant some at my plot at my parent's house. It depends on what the farmer accross the road plants. If he is planting corn again this year, I will plant beans. If he plants beans, I will go with the oats.
