Planting White Clover

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Just overseeded my pasture this spring w/ clover and used a rented drill. Is Check w/ your local ag coop (Southern States?) or some federal ag agency representing your area to see if they might have one to borrow or rent. Here, in E TN, both are available.

I wouldn't bother planting until it cools off and your soil moisture is good. That usually happens in the fall and spring. Depending on condition you might not need a cover crop. Have you done a soil test? If not you might want to do that so you'll have best conditions to start you clover.

 

[Happyman]

Just overseeded my pasture this spring w/ clover and used a rented drill. Is Check w/ your local ag coop (Southern States?) or some federal ag agency representing your area to see if they might have one to borrow or rent. Here, in E TN, both are available.

I wouldn't bother planting until it cools off and your soil moisture is good. That usually happens in the fall and spring. Depending on condition you might not need a cover crop. Have you done a soil test? If not you might want to do that so you'll have best conditions to start you clover.

I rented a planter last year to over seed my pastures. It worked great. I think I'll use it again for the clover. The timber is being cut in mid September so by the end of the month it should be ready for me to plant. That's just about the time it begins to cool off here in Central, VA. And yes, a soil test is part of the plan.
Thanks for the input.