Escalating fertilizer prices inspired the creation of this nitrogen-fixing cover crop and forage.
Frosty is capable of fixing more than 150 lbs. of Nitrogen per acre. Helping to offset or replace your synthetic nitrogen.
Frosty is a tap-rooted legume that is capable of breaking up hard pans and improving the soil. Those deep roots are also capable of pulling up phosphorous, potassium, and other nutrients from deep in the soil profile.
| fRESh weight (LBS/A) | Total dry weight (LBS/A) | Total N (LBS/A) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| full flower | 57935 | 9919 | 180 |
| late veg | 29376 | 4846 | 100 |
Frosty is also a superior performer in deer plots. The image to the left is a wildlife plot with an exclusion cage to illustrate just how much deer enjoyed the protein-rich clover.
Frosty Berseem Clover grows rapidly when temperatures exceed 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Frosty can be planted by itself or in combination with oats and/or FIXatioN Balansa Clover.
Learn more about FROSTY Berseem Clover in deer plots.
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| Nitrogen Fixation | Ability to fix nitrogen into your soil for your subsequent cash crops to utilize as fertilizer for growth and energy | |
| Weed Suppression | Ability to suppress weeds by shading soil and releasing allelopathic chemicals | |
| Beneficial Insectary | Ability to attract beneficial insects and reduce your reliance on costly insecticides | |
| Forage Quality | Ability to improve forage quality by suppressing weeds and providing highly nutritious forage | |
| Nutrient Recycling | Ability to store excess nutrients from cash crops for use in subsequent plantings | |
| Quick Regrowth | Ability to increase soil organic matter by accumulating biomass in a short period of time | |
| Soil Compaction | Ability to increase nutrient uptake and root development by breaking up dense and compacted soil | |
| Erosion Control | Ability to hold soil in place to capture and retain moisture from rainfall and prevent topsoil erosion | |
| Water Management | Ability to increase field productivity by improving the drainage of wet soils | |
| Nematode Resistance | Ability to suppress the growth of nematodes by interrupting their reproductive cycles |
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| Heat | Ability to tolerate heat stress caused by warm temperatures and/or limited water availability | |
| Drought | Ability to tolerate periods of limited water availability | |
| Sub-Freezing | Ability to tolerate freezing temperatures for an extended period of time | |
| Shade | Ability to tolerate low light conditions caused by plant competition | |
| Flood | Ability to tolerate standing water or flooded areas for a limited period of time | |
| Low Fertility | Ability to tolerate soils with limited nitrogen, and other mineral resources necessary for growth |
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Dairy & Cattle Beef
Sheep & Goats
Wildlife Foodplots
Hay or Silage
Cover Crops
Frosty’s aggressive growth and low hard seed count helps it to establish quickly, filling in bare spots and areas of alfalfa that have winter killed. Frosty dries down similar to alfalfa, maintaining its green color and increasing the forage value of the hay or crop.
