05/28/2026
Establishing a good stand of clover can be difficult especially with the dry conditions we’ve been having throughout May. For this particular food plot planting we mixed in clover and chicory with brassicas last August with intentions of this plot being straight clover and chicory for the next 3-5 years. The plot turned out great last fall as the deer hit the brassicas and bulbs well into the winter. We just completed the first mowing this week and the clover and chicory have filled in nicely. Mowing is a great way to eliminate w**d competition and allow the clover and chicory stand to thicken up and form a canopy to block out new w**d growth. I anticipate a lot of deer will be using this food plot all summer and fall! 🍀🦌👌🏻