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Legume CRP Rejuvenation Mix
5-species legume mix for disking into old sod-bound CRP to restore bird habitat.
The most cost-effective way to revive an old, sod-bound CRP field. Light disking followed by this five-species legume mix breaks up the mat, adds nitrogen, and re-opens bare ground for chick brood cover. Alfalfa, red and white clovers, ladino, and alsike combine for multi-year bloom and forage.
At a glance
- Seeding rate
- 8–12 lbs/acre
- Coverage / sizes
- Sold by the acre.
- When to plant
- Frost seed Feb–Mar, or drill into disked ground in early spring.
- Site fit
- Old CRP, worn hayfields, mid-contract management acres.
Highlights
- Alfalfa, medium red, ladino, white, and alsike clovers
- Adds nitrogen and re-opens the canopy for brood cover
- One of the cheapest habitat upgrades per acre
- Approved for many mid-contract management plans (verify)
Common use cases
- — Reviving old sod-bound CRP stands
- — Mid-contract management enhancement
- — Cheap food-plot cover for deer, turkey, and quail
FAQ
Do I really need to disk first?
For old CRP, yes. Broadcasting into an intact grass mat almost always fails. A light disking (30–50% soil exposure) dramatically improves establishment.
Will NRCS pay for this as mid-contract management?
Often, yes. Confirm with your county office before ordering — MCM eligibility varies by state and contract year.
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