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Big Tine Foundation Clover 4-lb. Bag
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SKU: WX2*0740270
Overview
Built for hunters managing food plots, this clover mix is aimed at providing deer with a nutrient-dense forage source through the year. It combines five clover varieties, including perennial and annual types, to support both quick establishment and longer-term plot development. The blend is described as high in protein and minerals for antler growth, lactation, and fawn development, while also offering drought tolerance and persistence in the right conditions. It can be planted in spring or fall and is also noted as a food plot option for turkeys.
Why Hunters Choose the Big Tine
Mix Five
Clover varieties offers year-round forage
High-protein Forage
Supports antler growth and lactation
Includes Perennial
Persistent, high drought tolerance
Annual Clovers
Faster growth while perennials establish
Suitable Both
Deer and turkeys
Key Features
- Mix of five clover varieties for year-round forage
- Provides nutrient-dense, high-protein food for deer
- Supports antler growth and lactation needs
- Includes perennial clovers with high drought tolerance
- Can last up to five years
- Plant in spring or fall
- Suitable for deer and turkeys
Best Used For
- For hunters managing food plots for deer and turkey habitat throughout the year
- For spring or fall planting on properties needing a persistent clover forage mix
- For landowners seeking a high-protein forage option for bucks, does, and fawns
- For dry-site plots where drought tolerance and long-lasting perennial growth matter
Specifications
| Annual Clovers | 2 |
|---|---|
| Drought Tolerance | High drought tolerance |
| Forage Type | Year-round, nutrient-dense, high protein forage |
| Growth Characteristics | Establishes quickly with vigorous stolon growth |
| Included Clover Types | Two ladino clovers, medium red clover, arrowleaf clover, white flowering crimson clover |
| Longevity | Up to 5 years or more |
| Mix Composition | Mix of five different varieties of clover |
| Number Of Varieties | 5 |
| Perennial Clovers | 3 |
| Planting Season | Spring or fall |
| Use | Great for both deer and turkeys |
| Weight | 4-lb. bag |
Pros
- Mix of five clover varieties offers year-round forage availability.
- High-protein forage supports antler growth and lactation needs.
- Includes perennial clovers with persistent, high drought tolerance.
- Annual clovers provide faster growth while perennials establish.
- Suitable for both deer and turkeys.
- Can be planted in spring or fall.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Requires planting and establishment time; it is a forage seed mix rather than an immediate feed solution.
- Best suited to spring or fall planting, so timing matters for getting the most from the mix.
- The mix includes both annual and perennial clovers, which means some components are temporary while others are intended to persist longer.
- Performance depends on site conditions; the description notes high drought tolerance, but it does not eliminate the need for suitable planting conditions and management.
Suggested Comparisons
- Deer food plot seed mix
- Perennial clover seed
- Annual clover seed
- Turkey food plot seed mix
Suggested Accessories
- Food plot seed spreader
- Soil testing kit
- Seed covering rake
- Wildlife feeder
Frequently Asked Questions
What animals is Big Tine Foundation Clover intended for?
The product is described as great for both deer and turkeys.
How many clover varieties are in this mix?
It is a mix of five different varieties of clover.
Is Foundation Clover a perennial or annual planting?
It includes three perennial clovers and two annual clovers. The perennial portion is described as lasting up to five years or more, while the annual clovers provide faster-growing forage as the perennial clovers develop.
When can this clover be planted?
The product information says it can be planted in the spring or fall.
What size bag does this product come in?
It comes in a 4-lb. bag.