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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RAPE<br />
Planting Date: August 15 - November 1<br />
Seeding Rate a : 10-12 pounds per acre (broadcasted), 8-10 pounds<br />
per acre (drilled)<br />
Planting Depth: 1/4 to 1/2-inch<br />
Comments: Rape is a warm-season, high protein perennial that closely<br />
resembles turnips. Rape can be planted as a warm-season crop or early<br />
cool-season crop. It can produce a large amount of forage due to its broadleaf<br />
growth form. Rape does well on damp sites. The variety most<br />
commonly planted for deer is Dwarf Essex. Many other varieties can be<br />
found in several deer plot seed mixtures.<br />
RED CLOVER<br />
Planting Date: September 1 - November 15<br />
Seeding Rate a : 12-15 pounds per acre (broadcasted), 6-8 pounds per<br />
acre (drilled)<br />
Planting Depth: 1/4 to 1/2-inch<br />
Comments: Red clover is an excellent deer forage with a very long growing<br />
season. This clover remains productive throughout most of the spring<br />
and summer, and in cooler regions, can last until early October. <strong>In</strong> areas<br />
where it is well adapted, red clover may be the most productive of all the<br />
clover species. This clover does best when planted on fertile, well-drained<br />
sites. Red clover is moderately drought resistant. It does best when planted<br />
alone, but can be planted with small grains (wheat, oats, rye). Commonly<br />
planted varieties include Redland II & III, Kenland, and Cherokee.<br />
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