Durana White Clover in Upper Southeast.
This review is based on independent university trial data and public extension publications, not seed-company marketing materials. Trial source for this review: University of Kentucky Forage Variety Trials, University of Tennessee Forage Trials.
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Performance scorecard
Durana White Clover
Yield in Upper Southeast
Disease resistance — relevant to Upper Southeast
- Sclerotinia crown and stem rotGood
Agronomic ratings
- Drought toleranceGood
- StandabilityGood
- EmergenceGood
- Winter hardinessGood
Food plot ratings
- PalatabilityExcellent
- PersistenceExcellent
- Establishmentmoderate
Attraction timingMarch through hard 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 performs at the top of the white clover variety class in the Upper Southeast — both Kentucky and Tennessee forage programs have documented stand persistence advantages over older varieties. Native limestone soils in Kentucky are ideal substrate; Durana's heat and grazing tolerance match the Mid-South livestock and food plot use case.
Regional weaknesses
On heavily-shaded or wet bottom plots, Durana underperforms — full sun and well-drained soils are required for the variety's persistence advantage to express. Kentucky / Tennessee winters at the cold edge of the Upper Southeast can occasionally cause minor winter thinning; verify your county's winter pattern.
Recommended for
- Upper Southeast food plots
- limestone soils
- permanent perennial systems
Not recommended for
- acidic mountain bottoms without lime
- shaded plots
Where this data comes from
Clover variety trials in Upper Southeast
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.
- NC State Variety Trialsresearch-crops.ces.ncsu.edu ↗
- University of Tennessee UT Cropsutcrops.com ↗
- University of Kentucky Variety Trialsgraincrops.ca.uky.edu ↗
- University of Arkansas Cooperative Extensionwww.uaex.uada.edu ↗
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 — Upper Southeast
Humid subtropical with hot, humid summers and mild winters. Long growing season supports double-cropping winter wheat into soybeans across most of the region.
Durana White Clover as a food plot.
This variety is widely used in food plots for whitetail deer, wild turkey. Attraction timing: march through hard 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
“Durana is widely planted in food plot mixes across the Upper Southeast bowhunting belt.”
These observations are from farmer and hunter community reports — they have not been independently verified.
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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