When to Disc?
 

When is the best time to disc/prep ur food plot? Here in NE WI the snow just melted and the ground is soft, but not yet soaked as it will be when the spring rains start. If i disc it now will I lose all the nutrients when the rains come? The land i am planting is somewhat low, so i am not to worried about run off, but will they leachdeeper into the soil. Also, what kind of bargain food plot mixes are out there? I planted a mix from theco-op3 yrs ago and it never reallydeveloped into anything that really brought in the deer. Thanks for the input.

RE: When to Disc?
 

Disk now if its dry enough -If its going to leech the nutrients that fast- then it won't matter when you disk - You'll still have to supplement at planting time - a Soil Test can tell you alot.

You get what you pay for in mixes. For Spring Planting - I'd suggest NOT mixing grains, corn, sorghum, sunflowers - etc with a clover plot. This because to have a good clover plot - you need to mow at least 2x per year. I'd concentrate on a clover-chicory-brassica type mix - that can be mowed. Another good mix is several clovers like White/Red/Alsike/crimson - and seed the mix 6-8 lbs per acre. Add P & K (and lime if needed) at planting.

FH

RE: When to Disc?
 

Disc and fertilize just before you plant. Which, I'm guessing, should be late April or early May. Watch the local farmers. They will know when it's right. Don't worry about leaching unless you on sand. Fertilizing just before planting ensures the plants will use it. Make sure you choose something that will do well with wet feet. Red clover is what is usually planted on low ground for hay. There are other options. Check with you co-op.