I have been reading about food plots for almost a year and tried last year to plant clover with little success. I believe that was mostly due to not doing a PH test on the soil, too many trees and an extended drought. Take a look at the current equipment I have to use and critique my plan. Location is in Stuart, VA which is the southernmost part of Virginia.
Equipment
I can rent other attachments for the skid steer as needed. I previously owned a tractor but due to the varying terrain it did poorly.
March
April
May
June
August
Should I concentrate on keeping a stand of annuals for one year to strengthen the soil or am I okay to switch to perennials after a couple months.
Equipment
- Kubota SVL 95
- Root Rake Grapple
- Tooth bucket
- Honda Foreman
- Weed sprayer
- Seed broadcaster
I can rent other attachments for the skid steer as needed. I previously owned a tractor but due to the varying terrain it did poorly.
March
- Complete digging up stumps (60)
April
- Complete fine grading and root removal
- Do soil test and apply lime as necessary
May
- Rent Harley rake to smooth soil and remove roots/rocks
- Broadcast buckwheat/fertilizer and compact with skid steer tracks
June
- Address any bare spots
- TBD
- Mow/Spray round up
August
- Mow/Spray round up
- Till with Harley rake and plant clover with fertilizer
Should I concentrate on keeping a stand of annuals for one year to strengthen the soil or am I okay to switch to perennials after a couple months.