Guest ExtremeSoloDubV Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 This weekend, a hunting buddy and I were cruising around my property putting out mineral blocks. While doing this, we also did some scouting.... We found a small flat that leads into a "sanctruary area" that is wrapping around a hillside, which is the low gap between 2 of the highest points in the area.... This small flat contains about 10 apples trees that need some work. We plan on cleaning them up and clearing the surrounding trees that are non fruit bearing to give more sunlight for growth.... Once the area is cleaned up, which type of food plot would be most effective for this small area? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Once the area is cleaned up, which type of food plot would be most effective for this small area? Granted the area will get enough light, dont think you could go wrong with a perennial mix of clovers, chickory, and trefoil or alfalfa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PotashRLS Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 Since it is in the woods, I would do a soil test first to see just how nutrient starved the soil is. It may be okay, but the ph might not. You need to pick a seed that will tolerate the amount of shade that your spot will have. 3-4 hrs. of sunlight is usually the bare minimum. I perfer annual seeds for small plots instead of perennials. Perennials seem to not put out enough tonnage in small plots to keep up with the grazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest SRAII Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 i would probably go with an annual for hunting purposes....oats or winter wheat... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LETMGROW Posted January 6, 2008 Report Share Posted January 6, 2008 I'd start with spending some time working on those apple trees. Release them as the saying goes. Clear around them and spread some triple thirteen fertilizer around the canopy. No doubt you can't go wrong with clover and chicory! You could also mix in some brassicas later in the year to take you through the whole season. Lynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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