CamoGuy Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Me and my son just got our late season plots in and cleared an acre on top of the ridge where we hunt with intentions on putting in a winter food plot. I go to the feed and seed store with intentions on getting winter oats for the plot. The guy behind the counter drops a bomb and tells me that they don't carry winter oats. A quick call to the other feed store reveals the same info, no winter oats. So now I am torn as to what to put in. My options are winter peas, winter wheat and winter rye. I have already ruled out wheat as it just doesn't provide enough draw IMO. I am leaning towards peas as they will provide food for both deer and turkeys. I am also unsure how attractive rye will be. Anyone have any experiences with peas or rye? Also Southern States has a Fall/Winter seed mix that includes wheat, rye, peas, triticole and clover that is supposed to be successful in colder climates. Anybody ever use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 11, 2008 Report Share Posted August 11, 2008 Rye grain is a good attractant for deer and will grow well about anywhere. Have had great luck with penningtons winter grazer rye. Think a mix of wheat, rye, and peas could work out well. Have not planted winter peas here yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhine16 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Our most attractive plots during the late season are exclusively rye grass fields. Granted they are fertilized well, because they are used for cows after deer season. In the plots that the cows won't get to, I usually plant a mixture of Rye, Oats, Wheat, and Crimson Clover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jorden Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 I would plant a mix of all three...give them a variety to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 16, 2008 Report Share Posted August 16, 2008 did they not carry any type of oats? There really isn't a "winter" oats. All oats will die during a hard freeze. Heck I've planted feed oats with good success. Call them back and see if they carry any type of oat seed. Don't rule out wheat--it's the staple for all winter annual plots IMO. When fertilized heavily it is very attractive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starbux Posted August 20, 2008 Report Share Posted August 20, 2008 Order Buck Forage Oats online....they're supposed to be more cold tolerant. Last year, I planted regular ones and they were gone in late Oct. I'm gonna see if BFO is worth it this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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