Wetland food plot recommendations?

[Trapper330]

Looking for any recommendations for something that will grow in a wetland foodplot. Depending on the year, it could get flooded a few times for a few days each occurance. We've done Brassicas that did ok, just looking for alternatives that may have worked for others.
Thanks.

 

[SD51555]

Looking for any recommendations for something that will grow in a wetland foodplot. Depending on the year, it could get flooded a few times for a few days each occurance. We've done Brassicas that did ok, just looking for alternatives that may have worked for others.
Thanks.

Japanese millet and ladino.


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[SD51555]

Believe me when I say I have experience with this. I spent my first five years learning how to plot in constant flood conditions. The following five I had to learn how to plot in extreme drought conditions.

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[Trapper330]

Believe me when I say I have experience with this. I spent my first five years learning how to plot in constant flood conditions. The following five I had to learn how to plot in extreme drought conditions.

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Thanks! I will check that out.

 

[farmlegend]

In addition, alsike clover is a good performer in wet conditions. I've frostseeded it directly onto ponded ice and had it come up nicely.

 

[Trapper330]

Japanese millet and ladino.

How do deer do with the millet? I've heard of it for waterfowl.
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[farmlegend]

The deer may never eat the millet, but it’s a great companion to clovers and whatever else. Builds OM, provides root exudates and encourages mychorrhizal fungi. And it can grow tall enough to provide some cover. It’s an excellent addition to my multi-species plots.

 

[Trapper330]

The deer may never eat the millet, but it’s a great companion to clovers and whatever else. Builds OM, provides root exudates and encourages mychorrhizal fungi. And it can grow tall enough to provide some cover. It’s an excellent addition to my multi-species plots.

Thanks for the info!

 

[SD51555]

Up on my place, jap millet is right around the same draw as white clover. At least they both get eaten at the same time. In a highly competitive area of beans, corn, and brassicas, jap millet likely wouldn't compete, at least in season.

They'll hit the seed heads before rye and cereals on my land. I like it because they'll eat the seed heads and leave the rest of the plant for residue. It is also one of the few that can do well in heavy dead clay. I'm guessing it's the same mechanics that make it grow well in water.