Clover Experiment

[cspot]

Ok. Going to try something a little out of the box. This plot is a little over 2 acres. In 2016 I planted 1/2 in ladino clover and 1/2 was soybean. When the soybeans were done, I frost-seeded ladino into the soybean side in the early spring 2017. Prior to planting this was just a common hayfield and I didn't spray roundup prior to planting and didn't spray anything after planting. There is some clover in it, including some natural red clover, but there is obviously a ton of weeds and many areas with no clover. Anyway for the experiment, I am going to spray this 2 acres with imox herbicide in late May/early June and see if the clover that is there will take it over. Not going to plant or spread any seeds. Edit: The all brown area is what I am doing. The plot in the lower right of the bottom pic is where I plant a fall annual every year.


Untitled by cspot12, on Flickr

Untitled by cspot12, on Flickr

[bake545]

Have you used Imox before?

[cspot]

Mar 17, 2019 19:15:34 GMT -5 bake545 said:

Have you used Imox before?

Yes. I used it last year on an established clover plot and it worked very well. It is the same as Raptor at a much cheaper price. Here is the thread.

pennsylvaniasportsmanforum.com/thread/10605/imox-herbicide

[Dutch]

It won't fill in. There are so many weed seeds in that soil that they will sprout.

[cspot]

Mar 17, 2019 20:00:44 GMT -5 Dutch said:

It won't fill in. There are so many weed seeds in that soil that they will sprout.

Very well might. If it doesn't, then I will frost seed and spray again next year.

[davet]

On the subject of clover.......

#1--I am having some construction done and I had the contractor take the excess dirt and spread it on a section that is about 20yds x 40yds. So, I have a "blank slate" so to speak for planting. The dirt is a good 4"-5" deep.

I don't see a need to use any weed killer since nothing is there.

So...#2--What type of clover should I consider planting? I know there are different types....but I have no idea of the difference or if it even makes a difference.

Thanks Gents!!

[Dutch]

I like Jumbo Ladino and White Dutch, but any Ladino will do

[davet]

I did some research and the white Ladino seem to be "the choice". I'll pick up some of that. Thanks!!

[Dutch]

Dave, a little 10-10-10 wouldn't hurt. And lime is usually required

[davet]

Well....I should be good on the lime thing. Since this dirt was scrapped from my lawn. I get my lawn fertilized like 4 times a year, grub control and lime.

[Dutch]

Clover requires more nutrients than grass. It needs a good bit of potassium.