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Backyard Clover & Chicory Plot


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Moved into my house last December and wanted to do something to attract deer and turkeys into the backyard to watch. I had no equipment to work the soil, so in the spring, I decided to just broadcast Whitetail Institute Fusion (Clover & Chicory) seed, hoping it would grow well enough. I did a soil test and broadcast fertilizer. I later ended up adding Whitetail Institute Edge (mix of clover, chicory, alfalfa, and several other seeds) for more variety for the critters. I mow it every 2 weeks, as high as my lawn tractor will cut (~4"), and it bounces right back with a vengeance! I've certainly gotten my moneys worth out of it already, considering I only have a couple bags of seed and a bag of fertilizer into it!!

It's really exceeded my expectations as far as growth and the deer and turkeys love it too! I watched a doe feeding in it the other night and when she picked her head up, she had clover stems draping out of all sides of her mouth! I have turkeys that spend several hours every day out feeding in the clover, bugging, preening, and just lounging in the shade! There's 4-5 rabbits that we see as well! Really relaxing and enjoyable watching the critters! I also planted 4 late bearing apple trees along the edge of the yard and plan to add 6 or so late bearing crab apple trees next spring. #countrylife!!! B)

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