Is Clover a Good Food Plot

Clovers provide essential nutrients, but also make an effective spring food plot for attracting whitetail deer in the early season. Many people plant clover plots, but few achieve the maximum potential lifespan of perennial forages.

Do deer like clover plots?

Another benefit of clover is that, the deer and other animals love it as a lush green forage for all times of the year. … Deer don’t tend to like “stemy” clover plants, so preventing them from reaching full maturity is important, but that can be done through a simply mowing.

Should I mow my clover food plot?

“It’s a myth that you have to mow in order to have a nutritious clover plot,” said Craig. “That’s just wrong. If the clover is doing well in May and June and deer are eating it, let them eat it. Don’t mow it!

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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