Alyceclover

Description: A warm-season annual legume that provides high quality forage in the summer and early fall. Especially important to white-tailed deer and is one of the few warm season forages that holds up well to grazing pressure.

Soil Adaptation: Suited to most moderate to well drained soils including bottomland sites.

Fertilization: Apply according to soil test or apply 200 lbs/acre of 0–14–14 after planting.

Lime Requirements: Apply according to soil test or as necessary to bring pH to 6.5–7.0.

Planting Dates: May 1–June 15.

Planting Rate: Inoculate seed. Broadcast 15–20 lbs/acre or drill 16 lbs/acre.

Soil Preparation: Disk and plant in a firm seedbed.

Companion Plants: Plant with cowpeas and/or American jointvetch. Reduce seeding rate to 10 lbs/acre when planting combinations.

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