Needing some help plz.

[Shrek3]

Hello everyone,

I’m needing g some help and some good advice. I’m fixing to try and plant my first food plot. I hunt in Southern Oklahoma, just outside of McAlister. My question is this, what should I try and plant. I’m kinda on a tight budget also. I’ve got two spots that I’m going to try and plant, they are not very big. I’m guessing here, but the size might be say 20’ by 40-60’ long. The ground there is somewhat sandy loom. I want to put something out for the summer and into the hunting season. Any help would greatly be appreciated.

[wtnhunt]

Welcome to the forums.

Those are pretty small. If your plots were bigger, I would think your soil(sandy loam) would be able to grow a mix of beans ok, however a plot that small would likely not stand much of a chance due to pressure. Have had great results with eagle seeds rr soybeans planted in sandy conditions, but with considerably larger plots. Maybe dogdoc or someone else will have some good ideas for a mini plot in your area. Only way growing beans in a plot that small that the beans would have a chance would be to use some sorghum or other fast growing grain.

[Shrek3]

Thanks for the advice wtnhunt.

[dogdoc]

you are going to have a tough time getting a warm season plot up and going that is that small. The deer just won't give it a chance. Most of your warm season annuals just don't do good on small plots--they don't handle the pressure well.

If you want to try I would try planting some cowpeas. They do great in sandy soil but will struggle with heavy pressure.

If you are ever in the OKC area prior to planting there is a local company that makes a great warm season mix. A 50# bag will cover about an acre and being a mix it will handle the pressure a little better.

IMO your best bet is to just wait and plant a cool season plot late summer. The cereal grains such as wheat and rye will handle the pressure better and be a good attractive hunting plot.

good luck

todd

[Shrek3]

Again, thanks for the help..So what size food plot do I need to be looking at here? Or should I say what would be the smallest food plot..

Edited March 17, 2009 by Shrek3

[saphira]

My grandfather told me that i should plant soghrum all around but dont mow it just let it grow. He told me another one and i'll have to get back to you with that one

[wtnhunt]

Again, thanks for the help..So what size food plot do I need to be looking at here? Or should I say what would be the smallest food plot..

I have gotten away with planting beans in mini plots around 1/4-1/5 acre(roughly 10,000 sq ft.) with sorghum in the mix. I would not suggest going smaller than that if any way at all possible.

[dogdoc]

Again, thanks for the help..So what size food plot do I need to be looking at here? Or should I say what would be the smallest food plot..

for beans a minimum of one acre is needed and two is even better.

[Shrek3]

Hey everyone, thanks again for the help..

[LETMGROW]

for beans a minimum of one acre is needed and two is even better.

I would suggest no less than two acres. The actual size though would depend on your deer density and what if any other food sources are nearby.

You need to consider an average deer will eat 2000# plus per year. It doesn't take long for a small plot to get devistated.

[Shrek3]

Thanks for the Help

Hey everyone thanks again for all the good advice. I’m going to go down there and try to actually measure the area. Because the first area is an old road that the oil people used, and the second is actually on top of a small “mountain” there. Thanks again.