Control burn replanting

[vagobbln]

After deer season is over, I've got about 20-30 acres of thinned pines we plan to do a controlled burn in. I expect to get a lot of green browse regrowth. Have any of you guys had any luck planting after a burn? If so, what works well? I'm sure the soil will be pretty acidic. Any ideas?

[Born2Hunt]

Re: Control burn replanting

Everything I have read said that when you burn let the browse grow back naturally and plan high protien plots as substitute surounding the burn because a deer needs natural browse as part of the diet. The natural regrowth will be tender and super attractive to the deer and turkeys.

[dogdoc]

Re: Control burn replanting

You are correct--more than likely the soil under your pines will be VERY acidic. I have never done a controlled burn so I can't give you much help but like Born2hunt stated everything I have read is that after a controlled burn you natural forage will be like a food plot. Instead of planting anything I bet if you just fertilized the soil after the burn you will get some highly preferred nutritious natural forage that the deer will love.

good luck

todd

[Born2Hunt]

Re: Control burn replanting

Due to your acidic soil you should have a soil test done to find out how much lime to apply.This is more important than fertilizer in this situation. Always be carefull with lime because if applied too heavy it can actually burn your new growth.Shoot for a ph around 6.5-7.0 for best results and fertilize as needed.