Imperial Whitetail Clover! ( Long term maintenance) YOU DON’T NEED TO REPLANT!

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McGie Homestead Adventures

2 жыл бұрын

Just because you can’t see the clover, doesn’t mean it’s not there!

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@stevew6138 2 жыл бұрын

Grass pasture management is probably the most often overlooked aspect of any agricultural operation. I enjoy seeing your approach to things and a willingness to experiment with different techniques. Thanx for sharing Mike.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

It’s 100% my pleasure!!

@patrickking5819 Жыл бұрын

The magazine has done numerous stories on organic, natural gardening and farming. I've read several stories back in the 80's about using red or crimson clover as a natural fertilizer for crops. These stories emphasized the abstaining of chemical fertilizers and the proven results of using clovers. Pretty much everything you are presenting on your channel is a living demonstration of the hundreds of homesteading stories I've read since the 1970's. I applaud you for coming forward and living out these stories. Watching your information is like re-reading every issue I've ever read, only now being presented in a live presentation. Thank you. I look forward to every posting you offer.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! It’s definitely real world results here!!

@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693 2 жыл бұрын

I was surprised to see the difference in the corn! Clover is coming up nicely after the mowing. We got a frost here a wèek and half ago but none since. Wish it wouldn't freeze here for another month like down your way. Take care Brother

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The south definitely has advantages……. But we have worms in out hazelnuts!🤣😂🤣

@SCUMDOGFISHING 2 жыл бұрын

The clover was definitely protected under all the growth. I've put in buckwheat with the clover before. It works great 🤘

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I believe it!

@vincentcollett625 2 жыл бұрын

Awrsome Mike. Love your videos. Been a sustained for quite awhile. Keep up the good work my friend and God Bless.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome my friend! So glad to have ya!

@gwddmt1 2 жыл бұрын

*Nicely done with great info and the sharing of the experiences behind it, and... A BIG +... the music was wonderful to hear as well... Thanx Micah* ..gw

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’ll try to put music in my videos every once in a while!

@gbltheolechurch5acrehomestead 2 жыл бұрын

Great video on clover! Watching you from Gander Newfoundland and Labrador Canada!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! I’m glad you found it! I really enjoy growing clover ☘️

@jameswallace3043 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael because you and I both operate off of the same expenses and the same technology it's all physical what we do is what our labor can achieve most people don't understand that but brother I do and I appreciate it it makes me feel so good to see you do this stuff it inspires me

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James! It’s a blessing to be able to work!!!

@sandych33ks1 Жыл бұрын

I'm in the northeast and I bought the Whitetail institute clover and it has done great for me. It's going on its 3rd year now and keeps getting better. I mow the 1.5 acre plot with a large riding mower atleast 3 to 4 times a summer. I set the deck on the highest setting and my last time mowing is mid August.. I'm interested in your corn as I want to add 2.5 acres of it this year as well.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын

I don’t sell it but you can get good open pollinated corn from certain seed companies like baker’s creek, Shumway. You’ll need around three gallons of seed for 2.5 acres.

@americandreamsicle1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent information! Let mother nature take it's course

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@mpedmar9701 2 жыл бұрын

Good morning, Trying to catch up on my viewing Micah. Keep me in your prayers please. I'm dealing with some decubitus bed sores. They're tricky buggers to heal. I've been sleeping all my days away. I guess that's my body's way of trying to heal. The clover growth sure looks good and your corn is getting so tall. You're going to end up meeting a ladder to pick that corn. Thanks for sharing Micah. Stay happy, healthy, hydrated and safe. And may God continue to bless you, your family and your adventures.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Oh Margie I’m sorry! We’ll definitely pray for you!

@mpedmar9701 2 жыл бұрын

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Thank you 💖 I sure do appreciate it.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@mpedmar9701 I asked for prayer for you at church today and we all prayed together for you!

@mpedmar9701 2 жыл бұрын

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Thank you so much for that. I could use the prayers. I truly appreciate you, Micah. God bless

@thisdanslife 2 жыл бұрын

I’m a new subscriber, have a blessed day

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! You also have a great day!

@brianstout4362 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good PaPaw!!! 👍💪🇺🇸

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!

@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune 2 жыл бұрын

Great job. Been needing to invest in clover

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The Imperial Whitetail Clover is expensive!

@sideeffectgaming7348 2 жыл бұрын

Great video pretty cool idea

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate! The weather has really cooled off here! We actually had to build a fire in the house last night!😂😂😂

@sideeffectgaming7348 2 жыл бұрын

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures wow yes that's a dramatic change in temperature

@AaricHale 2 жыл бұрын

The clover and corn is looking really good ! It would be nice to have been able to bale those fields off as well to feed the animals and spread it back on as manure . Do you spread lime on your fields ? I hope you guys have a great day !

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

We did like it a few years ago……. The grass mowed with be a feed for the clover.

@tritchie6272 Жыл бұрын

If you had cattle or sheep how well would they like a shot at that field? And how well would they fertilize it? And your planting different things to fix different nutrient needs is a knowledge I hope more people gain. And if the Lord ever puts me to raising crops, lets just say I will need to gain a lot of knowledge in that area.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын

Cattle would love to get in there and eat, but odds are high that it would kill them. I’m not sure about sheep.

@JimmyOverstreet 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to some hunting footage!

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t do a lot of hunting videos…… but I might try this year 😉

@beefsupreme504 2 жыл бұрын

Can you go over the costs associated with planting and maintaining those clover fields?

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The seeds are expensive! I think it was over $80 for 20 lbs! But that’s the only cost other than the diesel fuel that is used to run the tractor.

@couerleroi1 Жыл бұрын

Fastest I've ever seen anyone mow with a tractor

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@MissSherry 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, missing lil sidekick tho☺️

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Watch tomorrow’s short video……. You’ll feel better 😉

@ryanbrown982 Жыл бұрын

"Intense heat of 90+ days in the summer" Ah, must've been nice for 90 degrees to feel intense.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын

That’s very very very very true!!!😂😂😂

@davidsoloninka7742 11 ай бұрын

How many times a year do u mow ur clover food plot? Thx

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Two or three times depending on how much rain we’re getting.

@Keith_Hatter Жыл бұрын

If the deer ain't figured out it's a setup by now, lord helpem... 🍔🥩😅

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 they love this setup!!😂😂😂

@davidsoloninka7742 11 ай бұрын

What is “rough plowing”? Thx

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 ай бұрын

Rough plowing is done with a turning plow it only flips the soil over but doesn’t smooth out anything.

@tinfoiltim7593 Жыл бұрын

What month did you plant the Imperial Whitetail Clover? What should I do to my pasture grasses before I plant this? Should I mow and then spray, burn and then plant? Or just till it and make sure ph is right and plant it?

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын

You can plant clover in any month that has the letter “r” in it….. I usually use a disc in the fall …… the freezes take care of the weeds just as good or better than the sprays. My experience was that imperial clover was very poor in the first year, but the second and third year was great! I used mowing a couple times per year to reduce weeds and allow sunlight in to the clover.

@tinfoiltim7593 Жыл бұрын

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Thank you so much for responding. How long for it to pop up for the deer to use? Do you think may or june would be to late for it? I mean for deer to be still eaten on it in Nov? I'm going to plant a fall release blend also in some other areas too, I'm just trying to figure out when to start it for next deer season.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын

It depends on your moisture and how far north you are….. but the earliest I’ve put it out would be in September I believe. It gets big enough for deer to munch on in a month or so. Crimson clover has been a really good one for me….. better than imperial.

@jefferybowman5858 2 жыл бұрын

Will Crimson clover grow back every year or do you have to replant it. I’m waiting to plant some for a food plot for deer.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

It will not come back from it’s own roots….. however I’ve had good success with it re-seeding itself.

@gwddmt1 2 жыл бұрын

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures *In your experience with the Crimson Clover and self-re-seeding... does it also require a shallow tilling after the late winter/spring in-order for the daughter seeds to germinate in the full spring?* 🤔 ..gw

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, it will definitely make a difference! If no tilling is done you can expect half of a crop or less.

@carl8958 2 жыл бұрын

@@gwddmt1 Thank you for asking that question. I hadn't considered a light tilling to help "plant" the next generation of seeds.

@patrickking5819 Жыл бұрын

Mr. McGie, have you ever read Mother Earth News magazine? This publication has been in circulation for nearly 40 years. It is a

@McGieHomesteadAdventures Жыл бұрын

I’ve seen it.

@briankubik5041 11 ай бұрын

How you plant your corn in the clover? Drill it in.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 ай бұрын

No I plow the clover under.

@briankubik5041 11 ай бұрын

I thought this video spoke about growing corn with clover. I did that last year till my ground plant sweet clover with my truckers corn I did fertilizer cause I just started that area but that corn I swear was 16ft tall.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 11 ай бұрын

@briankubik5041 That’s awesome! I may have very well mentioned growing them together in this video…… I’ve made at least a thousand videos since then so I’m way out of that time in my life 😂😅

@briankubik5041 11 ай бұрын

I watched a couple videos about clover and the longer that clover is on that field the better the corn sure did look! I just started an area using polyculture, multiple cover crop seeds. We are building soil and making it more fertile. Trying to get where we don't have to use fertilizer. Next spring plan to put pigs on the cover crops to bring the manure in we have been growing a garden for about 4 years now but looking at alternatives to grow without a tractor and fertilizer. Maybe rent a tractor if needed..

@xkitchick 2 жыл бұрын

I’d like to buy clover, can you direct me as exactly what to buy?

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

The variety will be determined by what your purpose is…….. may I ask what your going to do with it?

@xkitchick 2 жыл бұрын

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures bring to life some dry soil for cattle grazing next spring. It’s currently being hayed by a neighbor, I just bought the farm this week. Moving in the first of October and would like to make the soil a priority for spring.

@xkitchick 2 жыл бұрын

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures I’m on the border of middle/east TN, close up next to the Kentucky border. In the Cumberland mountains.

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@xkitchick But are you trying to attract deer, or just have a cover crop for nitrogen enhancement, or feeding pigs…….. what’s the goal?

@McGieHomesteadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I see…..for cattle pasture read this article and see if it helps……. It definitely looks promising to me! goseed.com/renovating-pastures-with-clovers/