jed1226 Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Well, starting to think about next season. Im wanting to do a few small food plots, 1 acre and smaller. Im in the panhandle of Texas and have little experience with growing food plots. So Im looking for what everybodies thoughts are on what I should plant. Any suggestions on what I need to do to prepare and anything else you think might be helpful is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 this may help you more thsan I can... http://www.texashuntfish.com/app/view/Post/223/Q-A-Food-plot-advice-from-biologist-John-Schwarzlose-of-Texas-Wildlife-Unlimited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted February 8, 2011 Report Share Posted February 8, 2011 Not real sure what will grow well where you are at, but like clovers here for perennials. If you are looking for an annual, cannot go wrong with soybeans. Would suggest getting a soil test and maybe talking with the local ag ext., should give you a better idea of what kind of plots you could get to work there. Prep will depend on the soil and on what you end up planting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer711 Posted February 9, 2011 Report Share Posted February 9, 2011 I live in MO and was plannig on putting in a smaller food plot. i have it all planed out on how im going to do it but i dont know what to use. I would like to get a seed that grows somthing that every thing eats. turkey deer rabits and so on i need somthing that isnt to hard to grow but is affective. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DropTine49 Posted February 10, 2011 Report Share Posted February 10, 2011 Not real sure what will grow well where you are at, but like clovers here for perennials. If you are looking for an annual, cannot go wrong with soybeans. Would suggest getting a soil test and maybe talking with the local ag ext., should give you a better idea of what kind of plots you could get to work there. Prep will depend on the soil and on what you end up planting. As far as soil samples you may want to look at the local ag-university. I know that in South Carolina, Clemson will look at your soil and tell you what you need to do to be the most beneficial to the white-tail population. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 For smaller fall plots I like to stick to the cereal grains. Winter wheat and cereal rye should make you a good fall plot. Deer love the cereal grains during the fall and winter. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradog Posted February 15, 2011 Report Share Posted February 15, 2011 I suggest you go to your local farm seed/feed supply. They will be able to blend a mix for you from seed that is suitable for your area. Will probably be cheaper than the big national brands too. I have been maintaining a couple of plots for several years now. A lot of the big brands use too much turnip in their mix (which is an annual) and it crowds out the perennial stuff like clover and alfalfa so they don't come back well the next year. Seed is kind of expensive so I like to get 2,3 even 4 years out of a planting before I have to till up the plot and start over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidfire09 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 I need some advice guys as I want to plant small plots here by mid to late spring. I don't want to spend anymore than 100-125 bucks, and I want to plant some small plots. Total planting will be around 1/2 to 3/4 acre. I'm in northwestern Ohio, and the area I hunt is small but has a small water hole. I was thinking of planting clover and maybe turnips. I already use corn feeders in the woods, but what would you guys suggest me to plant, and what brand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidfire09 Posted March 22, 2011 Report Share Posted March 22, 2011 Let me also add that corn, wheat, and beans will be surrounding the woods I hunt up until deer season or whenever it's time to take it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ultradog Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 As I said above, go to your local feed/seed store - practically every small and medium town has one. Ask there. They will help you out. Also, what do you plan to use to till up the ground with? Your means of tillage will also dictate what you can plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidfire09 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Since the area is small, I plan to use normal rotatiller. As it is the only thing available to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted March 28, 2011 Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 normal rotatiller is a killer---you must be young and eager! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rapidfire09 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 We have a psychic on our hands ha. Its really not that big of an area and its going to be planted in a few spots so it totals to maybe 1/2 acre or more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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