Small Food Plot ?
04-09-2012, 03:35 PM
#2
Typical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Person Co. NC
Posts: 884
I'm putting together a woods plot blend for that exact situation that I will have ready by fall.
If you want to mix it yourself, it will have ladino clover, crimson clover, winter rye, and forage rape. The clovers will be pre-inoculated. All will grow in acidic soil and light shade. No ryegrass fillers like the others on the market.
If you want to mix it yourself, it will have ladino clover, crimson clover, winter rye, and forage rape. The clovers will be pre-inoculated. All will grow in acidic soil and light shade. No ryegrass fillers like the others on the market.
04-11-2012, 07:10 PM
#3
Super Moderator
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Seagrove N.C. USA
Posts: 7,281
I forgot to add that green briers, the ones with the big thorns grow there really well.
I cut them with a push mower to clear a spot for a small food plot.
It is on the North West side of a creek.
So who else has any suggestions on what to plant?
That would be good for now.
Thank You.
I cut them with a push mower to clear a spot for a small food plot.
It is on the North West side of a creek.
So who else has any suggestions on what to plant?
That would be good for now.
Thank You.
04-19-2012, 06:04 PM
#6
Spike
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Pike County IL
Posts: 18
A 20x20 foot food plot is not very big. Considering this, I would suggest keeping the natural growth in check throughout the summer and about 3 weeks prior to your hunting season plant a mixture of med red clover (or equivalent), spring oats, and winter rye grain.
It will take them a little while to find this small plot but they may stop and take a few bites while headed to their feeding destination or bedding area. You are using this as a kill plot correct? Your biggest hurdle will be getting enough light. Can you hinge or cut any trees around to let in more light?
Either way amend your soil with lime and add some tripple 13.
It will take them a little while to find this small plot but they may stop and take a few bites while headed to their feeding destination or bedding area. You are using this as a kill plot correct? Your biggest hurdle will be getting enough light. Can you hinge or cut any trees around to let in more light?
Either way amend your soil with lime and add some tripple 13.
04-20-2012, 02:33 AM
#7
Fork Horn
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Schuyler county,IL
Posts: 286
I agree with smallplot ........
A 20x20 foot food plot is not very big. Considering this, I would suggest keeping the natural growth in check throughout the summer and about 3 weeks prior to your hunting season plant a mixture of med red clover (or equivalent), spring oats, and winter rye grain.
It will take them a little while to find this small plot but they may stop and take a few bites while headed to their feeding destination or bedding area. You are using this as a kill plot correct? Your biggest hurdle will be getting enough light. Can you hinge or cut any trees around to let in more light?
Either way amend your soil with lime and add some tripple 13.
It will take them a little while to find this small plot but they may stop and take a few bites while headed to their feeding destination or bedding area. You are using this as a kill plot correct? Your biggest hurdle will be getting enough light. Can you hinge or cut any trees around to let in more light?
Either way amend your soil with lime and add some tripple 13.
