Thursday, February 26, 2015

Discover How To Plant Deer Food Plots

By Olivia Cross


Hunters take a lot of time to prepare for the season in hopes of attracting an abundance of deer. Across the nation, folks spend much time, energy, and money to plant deer food plots that will hopefully attract a large number of white tails. There are some hunters that are more successful than other ones. Half the battle is making sure you have the correct information for your specific region.

It is best to have a good idea which plants are most appropriate for the climate in your region during hunting season. For those living in regions that have drought or frost need to know that these climate conditions will ruin food plots. Taking the time to prepare these plots the right way you are certain to reap some very positive results.

It is important to understand which plants are appropriate for your climate when deciding on the best seeds to buy. For example, if you live in Toledo, OH you are in Northern country. Your focus will then be on what kind of food should be planted in this particular section of the United States. Remember that a lot of personal experience and trial and error will contribute to the success of your food plot.

Start the project by selecting the seeds for the food you want. It is important that you match the seeds with the region. There are so many seeds offered for planting. Make sure that you have an understanding of the various blends. Because not all plants are the same it is important to know which to choose that will hold up to grazing. When a plot is prepared correctly it will successfully feed for the entire season.

In the northern states, hunters are most concerned with frost. This is why it is important to select products that are hearty and able to tolerate frost. It will make a big difference to your success when you choose seeds that are able to withstand harsh winter conditions. Heartier plant products will offer nutritional feed throughout the season.

Most traditional oat products are ruined during a hard frost. However, there are some exceptional blends that are more tolerant of frost. Although these blends can withstand frost, there are some parts of the northern country that experience deep freezes that will destroy the plants.

To provide continued feeding capability up to the first frost, use a mix that contains turnips, sugar beets, and carrots. The frost will kill the greens and the deer can continue to feed on their roots. The white tails will still be drawn to the food plot to eat.

With every blend of seed there are planting requirements. Clover and alfalfa for example, make excellent feed but require different ph levels in the soil. While the alfalfa needs a high ph level the clover will do well in low ph soil. It is very important that you test the soil prior to planting. Consider your acreage when buying seed to ensure you have enough. Also, make certain that you choose the right location for the best conditions for the plants to grow.




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