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By:
Osceola
Date:27-Jan-25
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When frost seeding into an existing clover plot (with a thin clover population) should one innculate the seed prior to broadcasting?
I never have used an inncoulant when frost seeding. I would rate my attempts to thicken the plot as "disappointing."
Since germination isn't for awhile (30 to 60 days) after the braodcasting, I didn't know how effective the innoculant would be.
What is the best practice?
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By:
scent
Date:27-Jan-25
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Been awhile for me frost seeding, but think I did spread a pre inoculated clover seed.
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By:
Buckdeer
Date:27-Jan-25
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Most seed is already coated and if not it will say and just buy a small bag.I would worry though that when frost seeding and it's laying on top that the inoculation will wash off before it sprouts. Theres alot of guys over on habitat-talk .com that do it every year
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By:
SD
Date:27-Jan-25
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Inoculation doesn’t affect germination (if that's what you're worried about).
If the previous clover was planted with innoculant then the bacteria is already in the soil.
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By:
Osceola
Date:28-Jan-25
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I appreciate the insight.
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By:
Mark Watkins
Date:29-Jan-25
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If overseeding into existing stands of clover, just spread away. Bruce, as I see you’re in Nebraska, I’d probably wait until closer to the spring/thaw cycle (freezing at night and thawing during the day)…maybe mid to late March as this will save a lot of your seed from being eaten by birds.
Good luck,
Mark
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By:
Buckdeer
Date:29-Jan-25
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Good point SD,I wasn't very clear on that.I make sure other types of seed are packaged inoculated but not so much clover. I have inoculated alfalfa before but I don't remember why it had to be done before planting as they bagged the inoculate powder and w mixed with pop so it stuck to seed
