First off thanks for any info. Here's the story, I have a place to hunt that has been really good. Last year, I had pictures of 13 different bucks on this 20 acre spot. It is very urban, bow hunt only. I am wanting to plant some food plots. 3 actually. I know nothing about planting plots, I mean nothing.
First site is on top of a hill, close to bedding area, maybe 40 yards x 30 yards, a lot of pine trees surrounding this open area. I assume the soil will be acidic but I know that I need to test. This spot gets some good sun during the middle to late parts of the day. Any advise on plants?
Second place is middle of hill, maybe the same size as the above, lots of pines, actually in a thin part of pines. Again acidic soil, assuming, but not a lot of sun. Also plants?
Third place is bottom of hill, total of maybe 100 yrds long 30 yrds wide with a row of trees running right down the middle legnthwise. Remains very moist with occassional flooding when excessive rains show up, right now there is the only green grass in the whole area but don't know what type and the deer don't seem to eat it much. Thinking clover but not a lot of sun. This spot has a gas line running just behind it that they mow every year. I was thinking about planting the gas line but they mow it. But I may plant brassica in it.
I know that I have to get the soil tested but I am just curious about some thoughts from you guys. I would like to plant something that will be good early for antler growth and then switch to something that will attract for hunting. Thanks again for any help. I want to start soon getting soil prepared and tested. I can get pictures next weekend if it will help.