{"product_id":"seed-blends-annual-blends-plow-down-clover-50-lb-6-acre-bag","title":"Plow Down Clover – 50 lb \/ 6 Acre Bag","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlow Down Clover Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Plow Down Clover seed blend is a first of its kind blend of fast-growing annual and bi-annual clovers formulated to provide a green manure cover crop. It is ideal if you intend to plant a late-season annual, like Big and Beasty or Autumn Quick Plot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen To Plant Plow Down Clover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlow-Down Clover is best planted in early Spring to allow a longer growing time before it is plowed under.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe longer that Plow Down Clover is allowed to grow, the more Nitrogen for your soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlow Down Clover can still be \"frost\" or \"no-till\" seeded closer to Spring green-up and once the ground is snow free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen no-till seeding, you may want to increase the seeding rate to 10-12 lbs\/acre.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe do not recommend a late Fall or Winter frost seeding with our Plow Down Clover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Plant Plow Down Clover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTill the soil with a plow, disk, or similar equipment to prepare a good seed bed to ensure good seed to soil contact. New fields that contain a lot of grass may need an application of RoundUp prior to tilling in order to keep the grasses from taking over your plot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread fertilizer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\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 or we have kits available on our website.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFertilize at about 100-150 lbs\/acre. An approximate blend around 6-24-24.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply either pelletized lime or ag lime as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsing a hand or shoulder seeder, broadcast 8-10 lbs per acre of Plow Down Clover.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter seeding you can drag the seed bed, but do not cover the seed with more than ¼ inch of top soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrigid Forage Pro Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 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\u003c\/ul\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\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more in-depth planting instructions, view our Plow Down Clover planting instructions \u003ca href=\"%%GLOBAL_ShopPathSSL%%\/planting-instructions-food-plots\/\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you choose not to plow under your clover until next season that is just fine. You may want to mow it once or twice to encourage new fresh growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a plow to turn over your plot if you are able. Plowing the clover under and burying the stems and leaves is better for your plot than just disking them down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlow Down Clover Seeding Rate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended seeding rate is 8-10 lbs per acre (10-12 lbs per acre if \"no-till\" seeding). Therefore, this 50 lb bag is suitable for 6 acres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlow Down Clover Seeding Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8-10 lbs per acre (10-12 lbs per acre if \"no-till\" seeding)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Frigid Forage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53018712211770,"sku":"PDOWN50","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/7334\/4314\/files\/PD-WHITE__94355.1580330848.1280.1280.jpg?v=1770917172","url":"https:\/\/frigidforage.com\/products\/seed-blends-annual-blends-plow-down-clover-50-lb-6-acre-bag","provider":"Frigid Forage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}