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Alyce Clover Seed For Food Plots Facts
Alysicarpus vaginalis
Alyce clover is a summer legume that
has approximately 15 - 18 % crude protein. When Alyce is used as a grazing crop
it should be inoculated with inoculants for
alyce clover at planting to improve growth, if the seed is not already inoculated.
Alyce clover is an annual clover
which can be planted with other
legumes such as cowpeas or other perennials. It is very attractive
to deer and is one
of the most popular clovers used in plantings for wildlife. Plant at the rate of 15
to 20 lb. per acre in the early spring when danger of frost is
over. The clover seeds are very small and must not be planted over 1/4
inch deep. The best planting method for wildlife plots is to lightly drag
over the area to slightly cover the seed.
Planting Alyce Clover
Dates: May-July, Reseed annually. Plant 15-20 lbs. per acre Depth: 1/4" -
Roll or culti-pack for best results.
Use: For pasture use and wildlife
food plots for deer, turkeys and rabbits
Maintenance and Fertilization of Alyce CloverA soil test will determine the fertilization requirements for alyce clover. Lime soils to pH of 5.5 to 6.2.
Fertilize with 60 lbs. of phosphate and potash per acre. N is
not required. You should lime every 2-3 years to maintain pH. Mow or graze to control weeds once establishment starts. Allow
plants to seed out in the fall so they may re-seed in spring with light harrowing to
improve germination. As stands decrease you may need to apply
additional seeds for reseeding.
Adaptation
Alyce Clover grows an average of 12-24 inches in height, although it may reach heights of 60" if not grazed or harvested for hay. Alyce clover is a warm season tropical annual plant
that can be slow to
establish. Alyceclover is adapted to well-drained soils with good fertility. These can be either upland sands or flat woods with good drainage. Plant on moderate
to well-drained soils in the Southeast.
Preparing To Plant Alyce CloverMultiple plowings to reduce weed competition helps
the establishment of Alyce Clover. Weeds and grasses will NOT allow
germination to occur. Alyce clover may be overseeded into a grass sod. The sod should be grazed or mowed closely to remove excess forage and cut with a medium-to-lightweight disk or chopper
before seeding. The purpose of this cultivation is not to destroy the sod but to expose some soil so that seed can come in direct contact with it when planted. If a pasture drill is used,
disking may be eliminated, but the sod must be closely grazed before planting.
Best For:
Deer, Turkey, Rabbit, and Quail food plots.
More information on Alyce clover can be found at
Alyce clover a tropical forage website
Alyce Clover - Additional Information
Alyce clover was introduced from southern Asia
and is well adapted to the South. It is used for hay, pasture and
cover crop in the Southeastern US states. Alyce is a low spreading, branchy and
leafy plant. It can grow to 3 feet in height and make a very thick stand. Cattle will usually graze Alyce clover either green or
when dry.
Alyce is a summer annual and produces mature seeds in the fall (October). If cut early for hay, a second growth will usually produce a seed crop. Hay should be cut in early bloom
and raked as soon as it dries. Alyce tends to dry easily and can usually be baled the day following cutting. Alyce clover prefers sandy loams, but has perform well on improved soils,
except for very light or wet soils. Use 200 to 400 pounds of super-phosphate fertilizers on poor soils. It is not generally responsive to lime. It can also be planted in 24 to 30 inch rows
and cultivated when weeds are a problem (Usually cultivate twice). Planted seeds should be inoculated if the have not already been done.
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