cover crops for horse pasture?
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I planted the following cover crop mix:
40% Bell Beans, 20% Magnus or BioMaster Winter Peas, 15% Lana Vetch, 15% Purple Vetch,10% Cayuse Oats.
Question by renae: cover crops for horse pasture?
what’s a good winter/fall cover crop for horse pastures? i’m looking for something i can just spread and let grow. I’m not looking to harvest, i just need something for my horses to eat. I live in the southeast and need something that grows well in a mild winter. I’m planning on planting rye and crimson clover, but need something for this fall and the rest of winter. Thanks!
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Hi try lucern hay or maze or if you have a produce store just give them a call and ask them what they would recommend for your area.. All the best.
anjavanespen
May 26, 2011 at 3:11 pm
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betotron don
May 26, 2011 at 3:31 pm
You don’t say where you are so I recommend calling your County Agent. Look in the phone book under the govt. section for the USDA office nearest you.
Alfalfa is not a good choice for horses in some parts of the country because of blister beetles.
If you really have mild Winter, Rye should grow and clover may not go dormant.
Charles C
May 26, 2011 at 3:40 pm
Another good source is your veterinarian. They are familiar with nutritional requirements.
saaanen
May 26, 2011 at 4:15 pm