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Post by terrifictom on May 23, 2021 11:13:42 GMT -6
This is what I found in my searches.
Soybeans 40%
Collards 33%
Rape 30%
Clover 23%
Chicory 20 - 30%
Daikon Radish 19.6%
Turnip leaves 17 -26%
Pumpkins 14 - 17%
Wheat 14%
Oats 13%
Alfalfa 12 -20%
Rye 12%
Barley 12%
Corn 9%
Turnip Bulbs 8 - 10%
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Post by Catscratch on May 23, 2021 12:04:23 GMT -6
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Post by terrifictom on May 23, 2021 12:32:34 GMT -6
Native plants are a big part of a deer's protein intake. When you hear how some guys soybean plots get destroyed by deer early, I think it is because they lack the native browse that provides protein. |
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Post by Catscratch on May 23, 2021 13:31:02 GMT -6
Native plants are a big part of a deer's protein intake. When you hear how some guys soybean plots get destroyed by deer early, I think it is because they lack the native browse that provides protein. The charts on the link show native forbs being used mostly in the summer. I'm with you on the beans; planted early they become the first forbs available after a winter of mainly browse. Filling the gaps on those charts of natives is my main goal with plots. |
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Post by mnfish on May 23, 2021 13:35:20 GMT -6
I'm going to try to send in a samples of some of my natives. Curiosity mostly but it would be nice to know. Stinging nettle and jewel weed
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Post by Sandbur on May 23, 2021 13:37:54 GMT -6
I'm going to try to send in a samples of some of my natives. Curiosity mostly but it would be nice to know. Stinging nettle and jewel weed With many plants, results vary with maturity of the plant. Also, deer nibble on new growth, while hogs and cattle may eat more or all of the plant. |
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Post by mnfish on May 23, 2021 13:40:13 GMT -6
I'm going to try to send in a samples of some of my natives. Curiosity mostly but it would be nice to know. Stinging nettle and jewel weed With many plants, results vary with maturity of the plant. Also, deer nibble on new growth, while hogs and cattle may eat more or all of the plant. well shit. Of course it's more complicated than I thought |
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Post by Catscratch on May 23, 2021 13:43:55 GMT -6
You guys have any carry over of plants on that chart? Or has the noble done a northern research that is similar? It's handy as all getout to know your natives protein levels and palatability per month.
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Post by Catscratch on May 23, 2021 13:55:25 GMT -6
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