Help planning deer foodplots

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Definitely need to get the soil tested first. Nutrients, pH, and organic matter.

As far as what and when: there isn't much you are going to have success planting NOW. Anything is going to be a September/October planting.

What to plant:

Any legume (beans, peas) is a good start, and regardless of soil test results, you won't have to apply nitrogen (legumes are nitrogen fixators). Some good ones here include austrian winter peas, crimson clover, and white clover. How wet the site stays will play into your selection as well.

A small grain (rye, oats, wheat) or ryegrass is also good. Things like nutrients and pH do play a role here.

Really, consulting with the local LDWF office, NRCS, or AgCenter will go a long way in helping determine what will be best for your site.

As for the cows, just go with a temporary electric fence, and put it far enough away that they can't stick their heads under the femce and eat up your hardwork.


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