Durana White Clover in Mid-Atlantic South.
This review is based on independent university trial data and public extension publications, not seed-company marketing materials. Trial source for this review: Virginia Tech Forage Variety Trials, University of Maryland Extension.
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Performance scorecard
Durana White Clover
Yield in Mid-Atlantic South
Disease resistance — relevant to Mid-Atlantic South
- Sclerotinia crown and stem rotGood
Agronomic ratings
- Drought toleranceGood
- StandabilityGood
- EmergenceGood
- Winter hardinessGood
Food plot ratings
- PalatabilityExcellent
- PersistenceGood
- Establishmentmoderate
Attraction timingApril through frost
Clover as a hunting food plot.
Clover is the single most important food plot species for whitetail deer. Permanent clover plots produce summer protein and fall attraction year after year. Plan your clover food plot in Bield: Hunt for peak rut timing.
Regional strengths
Durana fits the Mid-Atlantic South well in the Piedmont and Valley — the warm summers favor heat-tolerant white clover and Virginia Tech's forage research has tracked Durana's persistence advantage in several trials. Strong fit for hunter-managed food plots from southern Pennsylvania through southern Virginia.
Regional weaknesses
Coastal Plain sandy soils (eastern Maryland, eastern Virginia) require pH amendment and careful nutrient management for Durana to hit its persistence window — the variety's best documented performance is on Piedmont and Valley soils, not Coastal Plain sand. Stand thinning during prolonged drought can be more pronounced here than in the Deep South.
Recommended for
- Piedmont and Valley food plots
- well-drained limestone soils
- hunter-managed perennial plots
Not recommended for
- Coastal Plain sand without intensive amendment
Where this data comes from
Clover variety trials in Mid-Atlantic South
Independent · Public UniversityThese results come from independent university variety trials — not seed company marketing materials. Variety entries, planting dates, and harvest measurements are controlled by the trial program. Land-grant universities publish full results annually.
- Virginia Tech Small Grains Trialswww.smallgrains.spes.vt.edu ↗
- University of Maryland Extensionextension.umd.edu ↗
- University of Delaware Cooperative Extensionwww.udel.edu/canr/cooperative-extension ↗
Trial reports are typically released in January–March of the year following harvest. For Clovervariety selection, the most recent year’s report is the most relevant data source.
Agronomic fit — Mid-Atlantic South
Humid subtropical with mild winters and long, warm summers. Coastal Plain soils are sandy; Piedmont soils are clay-heavy; mountain soils are shallow and stony.
Durana White Clover as a food plot.
This variety is widely used in food plots for whitetail deer, wild turkey. Attraction timing: april through frost.
Clover as a hunting food plot.
Clover is the single most important food plot species for whitetail deer. Permanent clover plots produce summer protein and fall attraction year after year. Plan your clover food plot in Bield: Hunt for peak rut timing.
Trait package & sourcing
Variety performance data changes as new genetics enter the market. Always consult your local extension service for the most current trial data — this is especially important for corn and soybean entries, where trait packages and disease ratings shift annually.
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