Fall Plantings--Central Florida??
 

I would appreciate feedback on any fall plantings (other than Rye) that have worked well in Central Florida. I am looking for something that can be planted late Oct or early Nov., will last through Spring Gobbler (end of April), and provide good nutrition for the deer and turkeys. Previously we have planted Rye for the fall/winter and although it lasts until the end of Gun Season (end of January), it doesn't do much for the deer or turkeys the next few months. Ph on our plots is in mid-6's. Thanks..

RE: Fall Plantings--Central Florida??
 

IJ; I am mowing and disking this week to get my plots ready,I also am wanting something to plant.I am a couple hundred miles north of you.if you find something give a holler. I need it too.

I am going to make my own mixture of oats,rye,peas,soybeans,alfa racks,clovers of three kinds,bio-logic full draw.and anything else I can find.some of it should last till spring. I will let you know.

there is a co. in Dade City,that says they have a mixture for Fla.my nephew is checking into it for me.

I am not a hunter I am a whitetail population reduction specialest

remember keep your back to the sun, your knife sharp, and your powder dry.

RE: Fall Plantings--Central Florida??
 

Tree Climber...we have Aschenomene (sp) and Millet in the ground now (planted in June). Plenty of deer using the plots now as we come up to the rut in our area. We have tried peas on a number of occassions but the deer top them before they get a chance to get over about 4"--had the same problem with mung peas which were supposed to regenerate once topped, but didn't. We tried Biologic a couple seasons ago with very poor results--we primarily got a big broad leaf plant resembling collards that the deer wouldn't eat. We tried some oats a couple years back and they seemed to come and go in about a month. Still looking for for the right stuff...will advise if we find it.