Will radishes and turnips germinate if top sown into an existing stand of clover?
Filed under: Food Plots
Question
Hello Grant, I am planning for a new food plot next year (clover) and I was wondering if I can spread radishes/turnips over the top in September? Would the radishes/turnips grow or would they need their own food plot? Also, when should I plant the radishes/turnips if I live in SE MN? Thanks for taking the time to answer my question!
Rylan,
If the clover is dormant due to drought, etc., top sown (broadcast) radish and turnip seeds may get seed to soil contact and germinate. However, once a clover stand is established and productive it’s rare for seed to be broadcast into the stand and have enough seed to soil contact to germinate. I recommend you create a separate plot for the brassicas to be planted during the fall.
Radishes and turnips should be planted 45 – 60 days before the first average frost during the fall at your location.
Enjoy creation,
grant
January 10, 2016
