BobCo19-65

I'm looking toput ina food plot (about an acre) probably next spring (2009). The plot will be in Southern Central part of NY. I have a soil PH of 5.5. Liming will be a definite option along with fertilizing. I already had an analysis done. I'm planning on clearing an area over the summer and getting everything set.

What I want to do is plant a few chestnuts on the uppermost north portion of the plot, and then some crab apples just to the south in front of the chestnut trees. Sun shouldn't be a problem for the chestnuts since the craps won't get more then 20 feet and the chestnuts will get much taller. Just south of the crabapples, I want to put a food plot in but don't know what to plant yet. Sunlight should be about 6 hours a day, maybe a little more. There will be tall trees surrounding the plot.

I would definetely like a crop mostly for deer that last into the fall and winter and does not need to be mowed. Annual or perennialis a tossup.

Let me know what would work as far as thecrop goes.

Thanks,

mossbergman11

If you do not want to lime or fertilize I would plant Imperial Extreme. If you do I have heard great things about Imperial Clover & Imperial Alfa-Rack. You would need to lime fertilize with those though.

BobCo19-65

Lime and fertilizing is not a problem.

bawanajim

if possible rotate your plot 90 degrees to gain several hours of sunlight on the ground. Clover is easy and is much sought after.

pikecofoodplotter

In your case I would suggest going with an annual. Perrenials will need to be mowed at least 3 times a year. I believe it would be most advantages for you to consider fall plots instead of spring. These will be more prefered in the hunting season. Consider a cereal grain, large seeded legumes, and brassicas will be your best hunting plot.

mossbergman11

you need to mow perrenials like imperial clover?