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Biology And Management Of White-tailed Deer In Alabama

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VELVETBEAN<br />

Planting Date: April 15 - June 15<br />

Seeding Rate a : 40-60 pounds per acre (broadcasted), 30-35 pounds<br />

per acre (drilled)<br />

Planting Depth: 1/2 to 1-inch<br />

Comments: Velvetbean is a viney, annual legume that can grow up to 40<br />

feet in length. This legume is tolerant of acid soils and low fertility.<br />

Velvetbean is not highly preferred by deer. It is often planted as a companion<br />

plant to corn, which provides support for the long, trailing vines.<br />

The hairy seed pods can irritate human skin.<br />

<strong>In</strong>formation taken from Ball et al. 2002, Griffin and Jacobson<br />

1994, Kammermeyer and Thackston 1995, Koerth and Kroll<br />

1994, SCS 1984, Stewart 1999, Stribling 1991, Stribling 1994b,<br />

and Woods 1999c.<br />

a All seeding rates are for planting a single plant species. If planting<br />

in combination with other species, reduce seeding rates by 1/<br />

2 to 2/3, depending on the number of species used in the combinations.<br />

b Seeding rate varies depending on variety.<br />

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