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Pro-Vide from Evolved Habitats

PRO-VIDE Forage Clover & Chicory is a premium mixture of forage clover and forage chicory developed to provide a top quality food plot year round for both Deer & Turkey. The forage clovers in Pro-Vide are very palatable varieties that are a favorite of both Deer & Turkey. The forage chicory in Pro-Vide delivers a high level of beneficial minerals & protein in a palatable, digestible plant form that is available year round.

Contains:
  • 29.70% Calipson Berseem Clover
  • 19.83% Tripoli White Clover

  • 19.83% Menna White Clover

  • 9.96% LaNina Chicory

Price:  $24.99  4 lb. bag
Forage CLOVER... including perennial ladinos: Forage Clovers are one of the most highly researched forage crops for Deer & Turkey. The clovers selected for PR0-VIDE yield up to 35% protein throughout the year. Both Deer & Turkey will forage on these tasty high protein leaves to get the nutrients they need to be healthy. Clover also provides an excellent bugging area for Turkey. We have selected the best ladino-type clovers for PRO-VIDE based on the following criteria: highest protein, highest TDN (Total Digestible Nutrients), highest drought resistance, best reseeding qualities, and superior palatability. The clover seeds in PRO-VIDE are coated & inoculated to assure that these premier clover plants fix nitrogen that the plants will use.
 
 
 
 


Perennial Forage CHICORY: Forage chicory is a very exciting forage plant that provides in excess of 30% protein and a burst of valuable minerals. These forage chicory plants have a long taproot that allows the plant to be extremely drought resistant once established. These forage plants are a true perennial that will survive for many years unattended. Another important contribution of forage chicory is its apparent ability to aid forage clovers by increasing the sweetness of the soil around the plant. By planting these two plants together, you will be able to establish a very productive forage plot that will be useful for many years. Average mature plant height is approximately 15 inches.

Planting Instructions

Moisture, Soil Preparation & Planting Depth are crucial to the success of your PRO-VIDE food plot.


Soil Preparation: To establish PRO-VIDE properly you will need a firm, well prepared seed bed, both limed and fertilized. We recommend breaking the ground and cultivating the soil 4 - 6 inches deep. Remove all competing weeds and then add fertilizer and lime as recommended. After properly cultivating, it is very important to level and lightly pack the soil before seeding your plot. You can lightly pack the soil by running over your food plot with an ATV or a roller.

Fertilizer Requirements: For optimum results, a soil test should be performed prior to planting to determine your plots need for fertilizer & lime. If a soil test cannot be done, we recommend preparing the seed bed by applying up to 300 lbs. of 13-13-13 fertilizer or equivalent per acre.

ph of Soil & Liming: The recommended soil pH is 6.5-7.5. A soil test should be performed prior to planting to determine your soil pH and the need for lime & fertilizer. If a soil test cannot be done, we recommend preparing the seed bed by applying up to one ton of lime per acre. Soil pH is extremely important since the pH of the soil helps determine if the plants can metabolize the fertilizer in the soil and therefore determines how well the plants can grow.

Planting Depth: PRO-VIDE contains small seeds that normally do not need to be fully covered in a properly prepared seed bed. We recommend broadcasting the seed and then rolling the seed into the seed bed by running over your food plot with an ATV or a roller. Never cover the seeds with more than 3/16 inch of dirt.

Moisture:  

Soil moisture is vital to the plants being able to establish themselves. The soil should be moist when planting, with a reasonable expectation of future rainfall. If adequate moisture is not available for an extended period after planting, the plot may fail to establish properly.

Guidelines for planting PRO-VIDE without tilling:

Over Seeding: We recommend using PRO-VIDE to over seed existing clover or other low growing perennial food plots. When over seeding, follow normal seed coverage recommendations.

Frost Seeding: This is an excellent method of spring planting in the northern areas of the United States (typically Zones 1,4, & 8). When frost seeding, follow normal seed coverage recommendations.

Maintaining Your PRO-VIDE Plot:

If your PRO-VIDE food plot is properly maintained, it can be very productive for over 3 years and should not need replanting for up to 5 years. It is important to refertilize your food plot at least once a year and we recommend twice a year in the Spring and Fall. Also, if your plot develops more than 15% native weeds you will need to top them off. We recommend that this be done only once a year during the Spring to reduce weed competition. Topping off your plot does not hurt the forage plants in PRO-VIDE, but excessive crushing of the plants by heavy equipment will injure their root structures. We therefore recommend that you always try to minimize the travel of heavy equipment through your plot.