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Great feedback all. I think I did a poor job of explaining the details of the situation, so I will clarify a bit.
Why make this a bedding area? This sits kind of on a knob facing south and a bit west. It’s in the back of the 70 acre property, as I’ve learned, food sources are best kept closer...
Turning a food plot to a bedding area
I know this is going the opposite direction of food plot planting, but I’m sure wondering what methods people have used to turn ¼ acre in the woods plots in to bedding areas? This plot doesn’t set up great for access as a food plot but would make a great...
I planted deer creek premium brassica blend on 7/26. I planted at about 5lb per acre per their guidelines, although I think this will end up being too thick. I mixed about 25lb per acre 4010 peas into the brassicas as well. It's a throw and roll method (broadcast the ran overy with atv) into...
Totally makes sense, excellent info. I suppose certain plants can also be a bit more finicky with their attractiveness relative to the soil condition too, where as some crops have a more consistent attraction with less soil condition impacts.
Ill be getting soil tests done soon, does anyone...
If the deer eat it at will then I would say it serves just as much function as the rest of the seeds in the mix, goes to show deer dont cate about the price of it.
Is there anything out there on determining what causes the big gap in deer preferences? Is it just local herds being different or anything associated with soil condition like low ph? This is an interesting area to explore.
Very unique approach, do you see heavy browsing on small corn plants when planted that late? If yes, I may have to play with that idea down the road. Birds and deer may wipe out any germination chances, however.
The one thing that I've considered a lot in my planting is the opportunity cost of...
Great to know, I'm definitely interested in what people are seeing for deer use, time of year and conditions of the use, and their location. I think it could help a lot of us narrow in on seed blends that are most effective.
The one brassica I know gets hit well by me in SW WI is radish. The...
Yes I've seen Jeff Sturgis make comments about DER. He's right, it's generally cheaper, but I don't see that as a bad thing, and we're just talking about feeding deer not livestock.
I might add in red clover, I like that idea. It should grow at a slightly slower pace than the brassicas and will...
Wow, incredible responses.
Welters looks like a really good price, but the shipping adds up. However, Ive gotten clover from there and could just stock up on everything but not 50lb worth.
I'm looking for a blend that includes radish for early season, winfred for later, and some diversity for...
Awesome responses everyone.
I only have about 1 acre of brassicas to put in, so Bob mixes won't break the bank hence why I'm looking at them. When you add shipping or extra costs, ordering by the pound from distributors is less ideal.
As for Bob candidates, honey hole is at the top considering...
What's your go to brassica planting?
I'm looking at options, between Bob and mill seed.
For buck on bag seeds, what mix have you had the best success with (both in deer usage and ease of growth)?
If you prefer mill seed, what have you had the best success with (both in deer usage and ease of...
I've never planted sunflowers so it will be interesting to see what happens. This will be my staple grain mix, although I'll be looking to add more diversity to it as time progresses.
Yes, rye grows very fast and if I plant it too early I don't think the deer will keep it down... when there's...
Cattle got onto mt food plot last yr... it's just the worst!
That's great info and I really appreciate the input. I'll probably time it out around rain mid to late August.... just praying that rain actually happens. Not sure if your area is like mine but August is either great or terrible for...
Cool thanks guys.
I didn't mention that this will be throw and mow/roll into existing rye from last fall. I plan to broadcast into it then probably run it over or drag it down, not sure yet. Any tips here?
My only equipment is an atv, drag, rakes, hand spreader.
I will probably drag peas and...
Thanks, that's very helpful especially from a wisconsinite.
Yes, sunflowers are there for diversity and I don't expect much growth from them, although I've never planted them before.
Any other tips or tricks for fall planting? I think the harrow drag will be a key component. I think getting...