Perennial Clover and Chicory Seed Mix for Deer Food Plots in Full Sun to Partial Shade Planting Areas
This perennial clover and chicory seed mix establishes a deer food plot that can keep growing for 3–5 years or longer under good conditions. Three clovers and chicory form a long-lasting planting intended to reduce the need to replant every fall.
Use it in full sun to partial shade on fairly well drained ground. Its grazing tolerance suits small plots, while mowing one to three times a year helps keep summer weeds down. Match the planting date to your region and sow no deeper than 1/4 inch.
Features
- Perennial blend of three clovers and chicory for deer food plots.
- Potential 3–5-year or longer persistence under good conditions with maintenance.
- Grazing tolerance suited to small plots.
- Planting sites may range from full sun to partial shade.
- Can be planted using prepared soil or a no-till approach that exposes or lightly works the soil.
- Winter frost seeding is possible 3–5 weeks before the last frost.
Specifications
- Product type: Food Plot Seed Mix
- Ingredients: Chicory and three clovers
- 1/2-acre configuration: 2.9 lbs
- 4-acre configuration: 23.2 lb bucket
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Drainage: Fairly well drained areas
- Soil pH: 5.5–7.0
- Minimum soil fertility: Moderate
- Planting depth: 1/4 inch or less
- Northern planting window: March–June or August–September
- Central planting window: March–May or August–October
- Southern planting window: September–early November
- Winter frost seeding: 3–5 weeks before the last frost
- Mowing: 1–3 times a year to help control summer weeds
- Soil preparation: Disc, till or plow; for no-till planting, expose or lightly work soil using a landscape or hand rake.
- Seedbed firming: Culti-pack or drive over with an ATV before and after planting.
- Fertilizer: Apply fertilizer according to soil test recommendations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long can this clover and chicory food plot last?
This perennial clover and chicory food plot can persist for 3–5 years or longer under good conditions with maintenance. Mowing one to three times a year helps control summer weeds.
Which package matches my planting area?
The 2.9 lb configuration is labeled for 1/2 acre, while the 23.2 lb bucket is labeled for 4 acres. Select the configuration that matches the area you plan to plant.
Where should I plant this deer food plot mix?
Plant this mix in full sun to partial shade on fairly well drained ground. It calls for moderate soil fertility and a pH of 5.5–7.0.
When should I sow the clover and chicory mix?
Sow this mix in March–June or August–September in the North, March–May or August–October in the Central region, and September–early November in the South. It can also be frost seeded in winter, 3–5 weeks before the last frost.
Can I plant this seed mix without tilling?
Yes, this food plot mix supports a no-till approach when you expose or lightly work the soil with a landscape or hand rake. Plant no deeper than 1/4 inch and firm the seedbed before and after planting.