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Durana seeding rate

I'm planting about 1/2 acre of clover. Durana bag says 8 #/acre so I got 5 lbs. The seed has a heavy coating and is only 48% actual live seed. Sure seems like 2.5 lbs of actual seed isn't enough coverage...looking for experience of others...thanks

I’m assuming it’s a “deer-on-bag” type of seed? (nothing wrong with that) If so, I’m betting they’ve calibrated the right amount of actual seed/acre. If that’s the case, you should be good to go. I always go heavier on my clover planting rate than what it calls for. Doesn’t hurt anything other than the wallet a little bit.

Probably, I ordered from Seed Barn. It came repackaged, but their website shows Pennington Rackmaster durana, so I assume they just rebagged.

If you’re still unsure, I’d call them tomorrow morning to find out for positive.

You are probably ok, I’ve planted some good clover plots according to bag instructions on Imperial Whitetail bags. It’s also coated seed and as Troy said, I think they account for that.

You also have to look at the germination rate. The tag needs to include that amount as well. I have seen some tags as low as 75% germination rate. I think once you calculate the germination rate you will find that you are on the low side of seed needed for 1/2 an acre. BC

I've always gone 6# per acre on Durana, always planted it with a nurse crop like Crimson Clover or Oats, don't use winter grains. Durana is super slow to grow and establish.

I don't plant Durana any longer. I have gone with different varieties that are less expensive and easier to establish.

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