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<blockquote data-quote="novatech" data-source="post: 739688" data-attributes="member: 5494"><p>I think letting the clover seed out is important. Especially the first few years of establishment. </p><p>The fertilizer is a problem. I have the same problem as you. No one around here does custom mixing. My soil test calls for 60 lbs of phosphorous per acre and nothing else. As far as N is concerned it will depend on what is already in the soil. The 18-46-0 would not have enough N to burn the clover but kick it off to a good start.</p><p>Although some clovers are tolerant of PH not being at the proper level, optimum growth can be accomplished by getting it right. Secondly proper PH is required for proper nodulation and microbial action. These are two important factors in producing the N for the upcoming warm season grasses and the protein content of the clover.</p><p></p><p>First do a soil test making sure that you inform the people doing the test that you will be growing clover. Then apply fertilizer accordingly. Since you cannot get the proper mix then apply what is as close as you can get. Do another soil test next season and do the same with the fertilizer. After a few years you will get pretty close. Lime and P are not an overnight result fertilizer. Both take time to work in the and with the soil. Excellent clover stands usually take a few years if you don't already have the right soil requirements for your particular clover in your particular environment. I would also recommend that you plant more than one type of clover that has been known to do well in your area. Then play survival of the fittest letting the most hardy take over , over time.</p><p>If trying to establish clovers one more thing is important. Be careful as to what herbicides are used around fields of clover. Even when they are not growing herbicides with residuals can effect next years growth.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="novatech, post: 739688, member: 5494"] I think letting the clover seed out is important. Especially the first few years of establishment. The fertilizer is a problem. I have the same problem as you. No one around here does custom mixing. My soil test calls for 60 lbs of phosphorous per acre and nothing else. As far as N is concerned it will depend on what is already in the soil. The 18-46-0 would not have enough N to burn the clover but kick it off to a good start. Although some clovers are tolerant of PH not being at the proper level, optimum growth can be accomplished by getting it right. Secondly proper PH is required for proper nodulation and microbial action. These are two important factors in producing the N for the upcoming warm season grasses and the protein content of the clover. First do a soil test making sure that you inform the people doing the test that you will be growing clover. Then apply fertilizer accordingly. Since you cannot get the proper mix then apply what is as close as you can get. Do another soil test next season and do the same with the fertilizer. After a few years you will get pretty close. Lime and P are not an overnight result fertilizer. Both take time to work in the and with the soil. Excellent clover stands usually take a few years if you don't already have the right soil requirements for your particular clover in your particular environment. I would also recommend that you plant more than one type of clover that has been known to do well in your area. Then play survival of the fittest letting the most hardy take over , over time. If trying to establish clovers one more thing is important. Be careful as to what herbicides are used around fields of clover. Even when they are not growing herbicides with residuals can effect next years growth. [/QUOTE]
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