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Old 11-26-2009, 04:28 PM
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IL-Cornfed
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Originally Posted by bigwhitetailbuck
What do you guys think about Brassicas and Chickory?
Brassica is a WINTER plot product, planted in early Fall. The species has to "frost cure" (thats when the plants sugars move to the tops/leaves and when it becomes attractive to deer).

My top pick for a FALL planting would be soybeans and Buck Forage Oats (NO other Oats!) Also, do NOT waste your money and EVER plant Oats in the Spring, they are much, much better as a Fall attractant.
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