Covehnter Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 Let me explain what we've got. . . My buddys' dad farms around 500 ac and has for years and usually plants all cotton. The farm is split into 2 large pieces, one of which we hunt (about 200ac). This year due to the drought, he only planted the half we dont hunt and about 150 ac worth of fields are limed and fertilized ready for planting on our half but he's not going to plant his crops b/c by the time we got some consistent rain it was too late. So we've got some huge fields ready for seed, we've got 22 acres in browntop for the birds already. So we're looking for an annual that is relatively inexpensive for the deer so we can make use of all the fertilized land we've got available. We've already got about 10 acres we always plant that we have imperial chickory and clover in. So, what is an annual that will pull more deer on the property with minimal cost since we're wanting to cover as much area as possible since we've got it available. Although we know planting all 150ac is not reasonable. Appreciate the input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I'd wait and plant a nice cool seaon annual mix. These are pounds per acre: 25# Wheat 25# Rye Grain 25# Oats 10# Austrian Winter Peas 5# Brassica Mix (Rape, Purple Top Turnips) This will start attracting deer quickly and stay green all winter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam16 Posted July 18, 2007 Report Share Posted July 18, 2007 I've heard great things about Oats in the early season. Also, there are winter blends out there that contain a lot of brassicas that are great for after the first frost. I would say Dogdoc has a good mixture mentioned. As for inexpensiveness, i've found www.maxirack.com and www.cooperseeds.com to sell some fairly inexpensive blends. Good luck and let us know what you decide to go with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Holy snikkees Sam16,those are cheap.I was leaning toward Evolved Habitats stuff,but I think you may have just changed my mind for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam16 Posted July 19, 2007 Report Share Posted July 19, 2007 Before you guys buy it, beware, i havent seen the results yet. I planted Maxirack's blend called "Buck Nip" and i mixed in some clovers, chicory, and ryegrass. I wont be able to see the results till next week and ill try and take a few pics for everyone. Although i found Cooperseeds.com from a similar thread posted a week or two ago in this forum. The person (i forget who) planted the "Kitchen Sink" and "Ice Cream" blends in two different spots and both of the plots looked beautiful. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Yea,the Buck Nip is the one that caught my eye.6 bucks for2 pounds isn't bad.I've got about an acre I'm doing this year and was looking at 4 lbs of the Buck Nip and 11 lbs of winter peas...total cost with shipping would be $35.I'm going to get started spraying this weekend so I need to decide here in the next week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest anderson3 Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Dogdoc's mix looks good; can't go wrong with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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