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The concept of using a perennial peanut as a living mulch and source of biological nitrogen in fruit and nut crop orchards is not a new idea. In Central and South America, perennial peanuts have long been incorporated as a living groundcover into palm, coffee, cacao, plantain, and citrus, as well as into other fruit and nut production orchards. This cover crop may pose as a viable, environmentally-friendly option for production in Florida, too.

Document (table) about planting dates, seeding rates and row spacing for field and forage crops that are sexually propagated. Information for Florida that considers factors as climate and weather conditions; fertility, moisture-holding capacity, temperature, and moisture content of the soil; depth to the water table; size and germination of the seed; plant size and growth habit; growing season and water requirements of the crop; and the habits of insects, disease, and other pests.

This study evaluates tillage and overseeding practices to enhance winter forage production in North Florida. Despite the region's mild winter, warm-season perennial forages offer limited grazing during late fall and winter months. The research explores planting winter forages on prepared seedbeds for earlier establishment and grazing compared to overseeding into perennial grasses. Early-maturing varieties like oats, wheat, and rye are recommended to meet critical forage needs. The study also discusses challenges and strategies for overseeding pastures dominated by bahiagrass or bermudagrass, emphasizing the need for appropriate tillage methods to reduce competition. Practical recommendations are provided for optimizing winter forage production and ensuring sustainable livestock enterprises. Document first published in May 2002.

Alyceclover [Alysicarpus vaginalis (L.) DC.] is a late-growing summer annual legume native to the tropics in Asia. This warm-season legume grows erect with spreading branches and may reach a height of 60" if not harvested. Although an annual, it can reestablish each year by natural reseeding if the crop is allowed to make seed in the fall. This may be difficult to accomplish since the crop is usually cut for hay or grazed closely, which eliminates seed production. Only seed of common alyceclover is available for planting. Common alyceclover has been grown in Florida for many years for either pasture or hay. Document first published April, 2000.-

The study explores warm-season legumes suitable for Florida and the US Gulf Coast. Seeded options like cowpea, soybean, and pigeonpea provide cost-effective and nutritious forage. Cowpea turns yellow when ready for harvest, soybean at stage R6, and pigeonpea during pod setting. Additionally, annual cultivated peanut is another viable option. Forage yield and nutrient composition were studied over three years, with cowpea, forage soybean, and pigeonpea showing promising results. The full publication provides further details. First published in January 2011.