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I'm looking at planting my fall plot this weekend. I'm planning on wr and three types of clover. I'll probably add a little radish too. What I'm confused on, and need help with, is the mix ratio. It seems like a lot of mixes use the full seeding lbs/acre for each individual seed. That seems like...

I have three fields that I have not planted before and are starting to become overgrown with weeds and very small trees. I want to convert them to clover this fall. I sprayed two weeks ago with gly. I went back yesterday and the grasses were very brown. The raspberries and thicker vegetation was...

I have a few areas that I would like to put into clover/rye this fall. They are currently just weeds. If I were to let them grow up a little and then spray, would I need to mow and cultipack? I'm hoping not to mow as there are numerous rocks and it takes extra time. My hope was that I could...

I'm planning on putting several fields in clover next spring but I would still like some diversity. My plan was clover with wr for a cover crop in late summer/early fall. Can I add alfalfa to this mix? I really like the thought of clover and alfalfa together in the same plot after the first...

I am looking at doing throw n mow for clover/wr next year. After I get done spraying and seeding, do I mow and cultipack, just mow or just cultipack?

I am looking at doing throw n mow for clover/wr next year. After I get done spraying and seeding, do I mow and cultipack, just mow or just cultipack?

I'm thinking about planting rutabaga next spring. Can it be done by throw n mow?

I have a place that I just started hunting this year. There is a field of about 15 acres that the owner's cousin cuts and bales. It is mostly a grass mix. The deer are out there but I'd like to do more as this is in a very wooded area. The owner is not on the side of the farmer that cuts and...

I'm hoping to buy root stock next spring to plant a bunch of apple trees. I live in northern MN so I need a hardy tree but I'm less concerned about the quality of the apple. As long as it produces something the deer will eat I'd be happy with it. My goal is to graft different onto the rootstock...

A couple weeks ago I got permission to hunt a good sized piece of land with a large field. The field has different sections in it, most of which are cut by a local farmer. There is one area about 3 acres that has not been cut in a few years and is tall grass/weeds. The owner will let me put in...

Hello, Yesterday I found out I have access to a nice piece of property with a significant amount of field. The field is a grass mix a local cattle farmer cuts and bails. The property owner does not charge him for it so he said I am free to plant what I want. I am in northern MN so my window for...

Next year I plan on killing off my plots in late spring (they are a disaster), spray again in mid June to kill what I missed. My main purpose is to get clover established to create a nice plot that will last for many years. Growth for the current year is secondary. How soon can I 'fall seed' a...

I apologize if this isn't in the right section but I wasn't sure where to go with it. I know many of you have electric fences around your plots. I'd like to build one myself but for a different purpose. Mine is just to go around my tent to keep bears out. There are units on the market already...

How finicky are apple trees when it comes to PH levels? My soils aren't great and are generally in the 5.3-5.5 range. Is it necessary for me to try to amend the ph level?

Last fall I planted WR. I'm a little late in my foodplotting this year but I still plan on planting rutabaga's. What should I do with rye that came back? Do I take the time to spray it or not? I'm planning throw-n-mow. I have sprayer, roller, mower and heavy drag to use for equipment. This is...

I'm kicking around the idea of buying piece of land that has a 6.5 acre pond. The pond was created when they stripped out gravel. At this time I know very little about the pond other than the size. I don't even know if it has fish in it or the depth. From my foodplotting experience I know how...

Here is a buck I got on Sunday morning. I had him on camera this year and last year but hadn't actually seen him live until this moment. I didn't have one single daytime pic of him this year. He dressed out at 209lbs. This picture is from this year. This picture is from last year. I think...

For next year I would like to have two enclosed stands. I have never used one before and I'm looking for recommendations. I don't want to break the bank to do this. Two of my new plots are adjacent to logged areas and for the next few years I should be able to cover the plot and the logged area...

This was the first year I tried planting the lc mix. I started this fall with the rye/oats/clover portion and next spring will go with the brassicas. It looks like the clover did quite well in at least one of the plots and I am expecting it to come back strong in the spring along with the rye...

I've got a couple fields that I need to get some lime on. I'd rather not wait until next spring as that becomes a busy time for me at work to break away. I also don't want to spread it now when I have stuff growing in the plots and plan on hunting them. I know the best time to spread lime was...