Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama
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LADINO OR WHITE CLOVER<br />
Planting Date: September 1 - November 15<br />
Seeding Rate a : 4-6 pounds per acre (broadcasted), 3-4 pounds per<br />
acre (drilled)<br />
Planting Depth: 1/4 to 1/2-inch<br />
Comments: Ladino or white clover is a highly preferred and nutritious<br />
deer forage. It is initially slow growing in the fall, but will produce abundant<br />
forage from late winter until early- to mid-summer. Ladino is<br />
somewhat tolerant of wetter soils and dry weather, but does not do well<br />
on droughty soils. Once established, ladino clover stands can persist for<br />
several years on good sites if weed and grass competition is controlled.<br />
Control can be accomplished using mowing or treatment with herbicides.<br />
Ladino clover does well when planted with small grains (wheat, oats, rye).<br />
The two most commonly planted varieties are Osceola (best for sandy<br />
soils) and Regal (fairly drought tolerant).<br />
OATS<br />
Planting Date: September 1 - November 1<br />
Seeding Rate a : 80-100 pounds per acre (broadcasted), 60-80 pounds<br />
per acre (drilled)<br />
Planting Depth: 1/2 to 1-inch<br />
Comments: Oats are one of the most popular plantings for cool-season<br />
deer plots in the Southeast. Oats do well on most well-drained sites, but<br />
are not tolerant of poorly drained or sandy soils. Most varieties of oats are<br />
not as cold hardy as wheat or rye. Oats do well in combinations with other<br />
small grains and clovers.<br />
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