Should I cut this?

[rachunter]

I have a small patch of white clover and a patch of mixed greens. Just wondering if I should cut it or do I leave it. To be honest I’m surprised how well it grow.

 

 

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[NYBowhunter]

If it's under 6" and has not flowered yet then leave be, at this time of year I have already given my last cut to my plots and fields.

[grampy]

Looks pretty high. Still have at least four or five weeks of growing season left. The new growth after cutting will be more palatable to the deer. If you are going to cut it, do it now. If you can't get to it for a couple of weeks, leave it as is.

[wolc123]

Grampy gave correct advise, as usual. The tender regrowth is a lot more attractive to deer than mature clover.  

Most of my plot acreage is white clover and I mow it various times and places, such that there is always plenty of fresh stuff around.  

The best time to mow it, thru the summer, is prior to rain.  After mid August, any time is good.  Dont go too short with your cut, after mid September (4-6 inch height is good then).

This is a little patch of clover ready to be clipped and a doe and fawn that I caught on it my next time back there.  I hope they show up again this evening.

 

 

Edited September 11, 2021 by wolc123

[rachunter]

Thanks guys I'll cut it tomorrow it's supposed to rain in the afternoon.For some reason my trail cam didn't pick anything up,but theres tracks in them.I going to put a different cam on them.

[LET EM GROW]

Your mixed greens i wouldnt cut as it will probably kill your brassica plants growing. since most are not the forage type. And the clovers, i wouldnt cut either. Let the deer do the mowing, ITs september. Maybe just cut high and knock the grass down.  

[Berniez]

Sorry for the delay, but you can use the advice for next year.

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