Planting Dates?

[P. Beyer]

Quick Question, Why would recomended planting dates vary greatly
in a few mile span? Imperial products recomends Feb 1-April 15 for spring planting in KY. However in Southern IL they recomend March 20-May 15. My Farm in Ballard is located as the crow flies only a scant few miles from IL. The dates vary about the same from here (KY) to MO also.

Thanks[:D]

"It makes no difference whether I got anything; it has to do with how the day was spent"

Fred Bear

[Multidigits]

Most depend on soil moisture and soil tempatures. Guidlines are just guidelines, the dates depend on the season. In other words, it might be earlier or later than what is in the guide, depending?

[P. Beyer]

[:D]Thanks Multi, So from what I can tell, Sound personal
judgement and those "guidelines" should be used when deciding
to plant before or after those specified dates[?]

"It makes no difference whether I got anything; it has to do with how the day was spent"

Fred Bear

[Multidigits]

I don't think it's too late to plant clover, but if it turned real dry or extra hot, then it would be too late. I'd try it, but it's up to you.

[P. Beyer]

[:D] Thanks, Here lately I don't think "Dry" is gonna be a problem....
I planted a small patch in the later part of March and it's 6"-8" tall, is that normal progression? I planted a little a week and a half ago, it seems to be coming up nice also.

"It makes no difference whether I got anything; it has to do with how the day was spent"

Fred Bear

[Multidigits]

Clover germinates fast, but needs time to root before it gets dry. It'll just about stop growing late in the summer. You should be good on both those patches. You will need to mow it back later on.

[P. Beyer]

Thanks for the advice, It's appreciated.

"It makes no difference whether I got anything; it has to do with how the day was spent"

Fred Bear

[perrymax]

Save your money!Go to the feed store and get ladino clover.That deer clover stuff is just ladino at twice the price!!

[P. Beyer]

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<br />Save your money!Go to the feed store and get ladino clover.That deer clover stuff is just ladino at twice the price!!
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[B)] Yep, I've heard. We split the cost so it isn't too bad. I'll sa it's coming up nicely though!!!

"It makes no difference whether I got anything; it has to do with how the day was spent"

Fred Bear