Food Plot In Minnesota
 

Have about a 2 acre food plot twords the ouside of the land I hunt thats always been planted in corn. I would like some ideas on what type of deer mix would be the best for this land. Seasonal? Year round? This land is in Minnesota and is very rich black soil in the heart of farm land.

My Father inlaw owns the land and I'm triying to talk him into some deer mix this year.

Any brands that seem to work better?
Thanks for any help

The deer winter about three miles from here so I more interested in summer and fall, but it would be nice if I didnt have to plant every year.
Total hunting land around 80-100 acres around only 7 is wooded the rest is native grasses, a few evergreens, and young trees.
Also a small river running trough this land.

RE: Food Plot In Minnesota
 

did you get the one I posted in bowhuntin?

RE: Food Plot In Minnesota
 

Yep thanks for the info!

RE: Food Plot In Minnesota
 

First, get a soil test on the area you plan to plant. Find out your pH and base what your planting on the pH of the soil or the pH you plan on liming to achieve.

Once you get that you can make a better decision. I suggest a perennial in your area. It will serve you longer than any annual and shouldn't require replanting if you plant correctly.

I suggest one of the clover blends be selected for your area. I've had good experience in my area (MO) with Imperial Clover and I've seen it do a great job north of you in Canada. The outfitter I've visited the last two years has over 100 acres planted and his is in its 4th year.

Check out their website at www.deernutrition.com. They also have soil tests. They answered my questions and they may be a good starting point.

Another option is alfalfa but it's a little more difficult to grow than the clovers, I've heard. It also goes dormant relatively early.