dogdoc Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Here are a few pics of Hamann Farms new winter mix--a total brassica mix containing sugar beets, rape, forage brassica, and purple-top turnips. I planted this plot on the last weekend in August and the plot has only had 3/4 of an inch of rain since planting---I can't believe it has done so well with so little rain. Fortunately right now it is pouring and we are expected to get a minimum of 2 inches with this current front. Here is a close up: Another--the brassica mix is on the left, what is left of the soybeans in the middle and the Hamann Farms fall blend that I planted last year on the right.: The acorn crop is huge right now which is giving the plots a chance to grow and provide some great winter forage. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swamphunter Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... Awesome plot!! If I ever am able to plant a food plot, it would have to be the no plow stuff. I can clear a small area in the woods but no way could I get a tractor in to do it for me. A 4 wheeler at best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted October 10, 2004 Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... Todd thanks for the pics and info... im going to try a few food plots next year .... you mean the stuff you planted last year came up again ? i thought that food plots were a yearly plant kind of thing ? also is this a no plow or do you need to plow it up before you plant ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 10, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... Tony--you might ask Oneida man about whether or not you can no-plow this seed. The plot that I planted last year is a perennial/annual mix contained clover, trefoil, chicory as the perennials and brassicas and rye as the annual--it is Oneida mans fall deer blend. I am hoping to get at least 3 years out of this one planting. With proper fertilization and mowing. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gt2003 Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... Nice plots dogdoc. The one I reseeded Wednesday night is already sprouting thanks to the rain. It'll be perfect here in the next month or so for muzzleloader and rifle. We needed the rain all over Oklahoma. Guess we should be happy. What steps did you take with your plot? Did you do a soil ph test or just add lime and fertilizer? I'm wanting to make my plots better next year. Is there a website for the seed mix you're talking about? Thanks, Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... gt---I actually did not do soil test for this spot--although I strongly recommend it. I have a pH meter---when I first started the plot the pH was 5.8. I have added enough lime to get it up to 6.4. I was wanting to add some more lime before discing and actually went to get it and the co-op was out so I went ahead and planted. I fertilized with 200# of triple 13 and then spiked it with 50# of 34-0-0 (per acre). The plot has done great considering the lack of rain we have had during the month of september. I ordered my seed from www.hamannfarms.com good luck this season todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... [ QUOTE ] seen between 20 - 25 deer each setting. [/ QUOTE ] Wow--you either need bigger plots or less deer. That is the only downfall with brassicas---they can plow down smaller plots pretty quick. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gt2003 Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... Thanks for the info dogdoc. I'll see how my recently reseeded plot does. Its got some pennington farms rackmaker with 3 types of clover along with some biologic green patch plus. I'm sure its way overseeded since I used all 8#'s on maybe at the very most 1/4 acre, probably more like 1/8th. It was a rush job so I just picked up 50 #'s lime (thats all they had, I wanted 100), 2 bags fall fertilizer 18-3-15 It think plus the seed. I'm seriously thinking about buying a pH meter next year so I can get optimum results with whatever I plant. Thanks for the link to the seed site. By the way.....HOW 'BOUT THEM POKES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO COWBOYS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Greg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... Looks good Todd. We are getting a nice much needed soaker now. Think we have had more rain overnight than we had in the past couple months. The plots here sure need it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrud Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... That looks great Todd! We now have new land and a chance for some good plots in the next few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MUDRUNNER Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... MAN THAT STUFF LOOKS GREAT!!I MIGHT HAVE TO GIVE IT A TRY NEXT YEAR.PLANTED OATS THIS YEAR AND THEY LOOK PRETTY GOOD,BUT NEXT YEAR WE ARE CLEARING ABOUT ANOTHER HALF ACRE TO TRY SOMETHING NEW ON. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... good deal Todd. wish i had a digital so i could share pics of my plot. it looks a lot like yours. some of my brassicas are about 2.5' high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted October 11, 2004 Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... Dang Todd! Man those look great. You've put in a ton of work. Im still waiting for the pic of the monster buck you shot over your plot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... [ QUOTE ] Im still waiting for the pic of the monster buck you shot over your plot! [/ QUOTE ] me too, me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin R10 man Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... ME 3!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MattA311 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... How exactly did you plant the seed? What were your methods? Drilling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted October 17, 2004 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2004 Re: Fall plot progress.... Matt---i worked the soil using a 3-pt rototiller on the back of my Kubota. I then spread the seed using a seed/fertilizer spreader behind my ATV. I then lightly cover the seed using a homemade drag made out of chainlink fence. I then drive over the plot with the tractor to pack the seed and soil. todd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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