I've got a bunch of trails on my property that I'd consider planting something on if y'all think it would grow. Couple issues.. the trails are mostly shade, the crappy mountain soil really sucks, & I bush hog my trails 3-4 times throughout the summer. Even WR had a tough time growing on them last Fall when I tried it so my guess is if that won't grow, nothing will. But I'm all ears if ya'll have any suggestions...
Shade seed for trails
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I have had success with "Forrested Trail" clover from "Heartland Wildlife Institute"
It grew well next to a stand of pines where it got limited sun. The clover also held up well to traffic as it was planted where we often drive trucks, tractors and ATV's. It held up for over five years with nothing except a couple mowings yearly.
https://www.heartlandwildlife.com/use-forested-trail-food-plot-seed/
Lynn
It grew well next to a stand of pines where it got limited sun. The clover also held up well to traffic as it was planted where we often drive trucks, tractors and ATV's. It held up for over five years with nothing except a couple mowings yearly.
https://www.heartlandwildlife.com/use-forested-trail-food-plot-seed/
Lynn
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Are these trails for use by humans or deer? I'd plant ryegrass or fescue for people trails, clover and oats for deer trails.
These are four wheeler & tractor trails running through the mountain here. Pretty much all shade, cruddy mountain soil, w/ lots of rocks & roots protruding. I've got a hard enough time growing oats & clover in my food plots that I lime & fertilize haha don't think they'd do well on the trails but I reckon I can try a few bags this Fall & see how they do
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