{"product_id":"food-plot-seed-perennial-blends-wall-hanger-4-lb-1-2-acre-bag","title":"Wall Hanger – 4 lb \/ 1\/2 Acre Bag","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 lb bag plants 1\/2 acre\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContains:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Alfalfa, Forage Chicory, Ladino clover, \u0026amp; Medium Red Clover along with a 15% blend Purple Top Turnips, Forage Rape, and Daikon Forage Radish to act as a nurse crop the first season while the perennials become established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: small;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWall Hanger Planting Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-container\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-block\"\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWall Hanger \u003c\/strong\u003ecan be planted in either the Spring or late summer\/early Fall.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSince Wall Hanger contains alfalfa, chicory and clover, it can be planted in a variety of conditions but does best in lighter soils in full sun. Can handle sandy soils and extended dry periods once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition the soil with a plow, disk, or similar equipment to prepare a good seed bed as early as possible so weeds have a chance to begin growing. Allow the field to green up then spray with Round Up two weeks before planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen ready to plant, loosen up the seed bed surface with a drag or chain link fence to further prep the soil. Do not till too deep, tilling deep will only bring more weed seeds to the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoil should be fertile with a pH of 6.5 to 7.5. If you are not sure of your soils fertility or pH, have your soil tested. Your local farm co-op or fertilizer dealer can usually help with this.\u003cem\u003e*A good fertilizer recommendation is 200-300lbs of 8-24-24 *Apply either pelletized lime or ag lime if needed.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroadcast or drill at 8-10lbs\/acre 7. After seeding you can drag the seed bed, but do not cover the seed with more than 1⁄4 inch of top soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eImportant \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eUse a cultipacker, roller, or even your ATV tires to pack the field to insure good seed\/soil contact. You do not need to worry about covering the seed. If the seed is planted too deep, it will not grow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWait for rain! As with all plantings, the sooner it rains the better so watch your weather forecast and try to plant before a reasonable chance of rain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Best places for shed hunting\" href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/planting-instructions\/\"\u003eDOWNLOADABLE VERSION\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion-container\" style=\"display: block;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content-block\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeed Control Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with all food plots it is always easiest and cheapest to start with a weed free seed bed using glyphosate (Roundup). Begin soil preparation in the Fall or as early in the Spring as possible. Spray emerging vegetation 2 weeks before planting your \u003cstrong\u003eWall Hanger.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you plan to plant in the Spring it is always to your advantage to begin tilling and controlling weeds the previous Fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLate summer and early Fall plantings offer several advantages over planting in the Spring and typically have a higher success rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditional time for soil prep and increased ability to eliminate weeds prior to planting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant areas that may be too soft or have difficulty accessing earlier in the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour new plot will green up quickly the following Spring and get ahead of most weeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember that regardless when you plant you will always see your best growth the following season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMowing is an effective way of controlling both grasses and broadleaf weeds. On a new planting, set your mower at a high level to cut the weeds but leave most of the clover. On established plot cut the entire field to a height of about 6”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a severe weed problem, you can try using a grass selective herbicide such as Select or Poast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frigid Forage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53018682491194,"sku":"WALLHNG4","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7334\/4314\/files\/WallHanger_4lbBag__16672.1710827969.1280.1280.jpg?v=1770916994","url":"https:\/\/frigidforage.com\/products\/food-plot-seed-perennial-blends-wall-hanger-4-lb-1-2-acre-bag","provider":"Frigid Forage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}