Anyone ever heard of Sainfoin?

[LDennis24]

Just curious if anyone has ever tried planting it in the Northwest as a mule deer forage? It sound's like the cat's meow for attracting mulies and other wildlife with very little effort involved in establishing a LONG lasting food plot. Some field's in Montana and Wyoming have lasted 20 yrs and it's very comparable to alfalfa nutritionally speaking.

[mkcj]

Never heard of it but tagging to learn more.

[lhrbull]

about the only place you can get seed is in montana it is very winter hardy and an excellant sourse of protien it is a legume so it will produce it's own nitrtogen

[JLS]

about the only place you can get seed is in montana it is very winter hardy and an excellant sourse of protien it is a legume so it will produce it's own nitrtogen

 

Deer love it.

[REHJWA]

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[DeerThug]

Sainfoin is a long lived legume that requires moderate rain fall - not suited to central wa, but along the eastern border and more mountainous regions it will persist for years.  It is blooms all summer long and is very similar to alfalfa, but more persistent.  It can get several feet tall - long as it will lay down.  It would make a good component  to a  food plot and deer and elk will like it.  wouldnt plant it by itself, but a good choice as part of a mix.  plus the seed is not all that expensive. 


http://www.bing.com/search?q=sainfoin&pc=conduit&ptag=ACF06F750DFB44225AFF&form=CONBDF&conlogo=CT3210127

Copy this and click on the plant guide.

[Whitpirate]

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[LDennis24]

This is what i've gathered so far from my research on it

Cost: $1.50-$6+ a pound for seed depending on variety and where you buy itCost:$1.50-$6+ a pound

Planted at around 20+ lbs to the acre

PLANTING QUICK FACTS:

• Depth of 1⁄2 to 1⁄4 inch
• Drills with depth bands work good
• Sainfoin does not emerge from deep planting • May be seeded as solid stand in 7-12 inch rows or in wide rows (22 in).
• May be planted with grain drill
• Recommended seeding rates may vary
• Can be broadcasted then raked in
• No till drill will work
• The higher the PH level the soil the better/ thrives between 7-8
• Roundup Resistant, spray 4-6 ounces per acre on new seeding, 8-12 ounces as needed every year after that
• Must be inoculated with a special inoculant
• Can be done dry or dampened
• Plant as early in the spring as possible. Can also be planted in early fall, for a better first year stand

www.sainfoinseed.net
www.montanaseeds.com

[mkcj]

Bighorn seed only sells 50# bags of seed, other site doesn't say, I will be reseeding my food plot this spring and would love to try it.

[villageidiot]

Forage Kotchia sounds similar to this.   Forage Kotchia should not be confused with Kotia. Which is a noxious weed.  Forage Kotia is suppose to be extremely desireable by mule deer and I believe is a perennial. Not sure the spelling is right, might be Kotia or Kochia.  The seed is so expensive one would plant it by hand.

[LDennis24]

yeah a 50# sack would go a long ways... i'm gonna see about getting some and raking it into the crp hill by the lake and see what comes up

[time2hunt]

I will ask are local feed and seed store and see if they carry it or can order it. I have two acres I just worked up I will give it a try!! If I have to order a couple hundred pounds I might be willing  to sell smaller portion if someone is interested. I will get prices and availability in Monday 

[returnofsid]

We'll be in Kalispell, Montana April 9-12.  I'll have to stop by Murdoch's and ask about this seed.  If anyone would have it, they should.  Might have to bring some home!  It's time for me to start planning my first food plot!

[time2hunt]

Made some calls I can get it for $4lbs delivered if I buy by the bag . I can get it for 1.50 a lbs but have to order 1000lbs or more and then shipping is $250 if anyone is interested in ordering let me know
Brian

[LDennis24]

How big are the bag's? Where are you getting the seed from? Just curious in case I decide to get some!