White/Pale Spots on Clover
Filed under: Ask Grant, Food Plots
Grant, I noticed in two of my clover plots the plants have white/pale yellow spots on many of the leaves. Is this a sign of some kind of soil deficiency or does the plant have some kind of disease? I plan on doing a soil test, but wanted to make sure it was not a fungus or something I needed to spray for. Thanks, Aaron
Aaron,
It’s hard to diagnose without some additional information. Your idea of getting a soil test is a good place to start, but discoloration of the leaves could be caused by any number of things.
Most diseases do not show up as light or yellow spots so I’m guessing it is more likely a nutrient deficiency or insect damage, but I can’t say for sure without knowing if entire leaves are yellow, old leaves, new leaves, leaf margins or veins etc, etc.
You might check with the local extension agent if they are knowledgeable about forages.
Growing Deer together,
Grant
