Summer Plots

[Guest Southern Pride]

I'm new to the site and looking to get some advice on summer plots. My dad and I just bought 54 acres that we have leased for the past 25 years. The property is located in Southeast Louisiana about 25 minutes from the Mississippi line. With the hot and humid temperatures, what would be a good choice for a summer plot and when should it be planted?

We've seen a decrease in the number of resident deer in the past 3-4 years, and I'm looking to plant something that will not only keep the existing deer, but also draw in some neighboring deer. I also would like something high in protein to aid in antler growth. Any sugestions?

Thanks,

Chris

[dogdoc]

If you can plant at least two acres then I would highly recommend planting iron and clay cowpeas. If you plant early spring they should mature enough by summer to handle the heat. I would mix in a little sorghum with the peas also. The sorghum give the peas something to climb which will increase the amount of forage they produce. If the deer allow the peas to get established they will continue to produce forage thru fall. They are also a great early season attractant.

Soybeans are another good option and if you want you could plant them right along with the cowpeas.

best of luck and welcome to the forum.

todd

[wtnhunt]

Welcome to the forums.

Great advice above, cannot go wrong with a mix of peas and or beans for spring summer plots. Have had great results with lablab plus here and it gets pretty warm here. Have had good results as well with RR soybeans and a mix of my own that I use cowpeas and sorghum in as well.

If you are wanting to hold deer through the fall, might also check into planting a perennial in the fall.