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Old 11-29-2009 | 06:57 AM
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We have tried throw and grow on a couple of different plots and have had different results. One of the plots was on an open patch in the middle of the woods. That one did green up right away, but dried up very quickly. The soil was less than an inch deep and no water would stay for the plot. Another plot was in the middle of the woods, but is down in a holler that soil was being washed in from the run off. The brassica grew well. Just haven't got much deer activity so far.

Throw and Grow is great for a new last minute plot or where equipment cannot access. You would be surprised on what a garden rake and some sweat can do though. In fact, even if you use T&G, I would recomend scratching the ground up at least a little. Turkey and other birds can pick a small plot clean before it grows.

One of our problems with the plots is all the clover growing in the pasture. Doe are hitting the fields hard right at dark. Our plots just are not getting activity. Some, but mainly pass through on the way to the pasture.

One last thing, soil samples. If you do not know what the soil needs, it doesn't help to put anything out and waste money on the seed. Found that out the expensive way.
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