I’m thinking about trying some dove plots in George West next year. I’d like to do it as correct as possible but will be limited to broadcasting the seed. I have access to two 10-13 acre fields. No real way to irrigate so will rely on rain. I understand deer will most likely hammer sunflower. So any experience in what I should try first: sesame, millet, milo or a mix of them? Fairly sandy soil as well. Thanks for any help.
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Sesame is supposed to be good stuff, but at $300/50# bag, I believe id be planting something a lot cheaper like milo... The deer wont hit it much after it gets a foot or two tall. I planted 4 acres last year at home and had pretty decent with it. I didn’t get to shred it until mid season though so that hurt me. I would still however call it a success as the doves hit it pretty good.
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Originally posted by BURTONboy View PostSesame is supposed to be good stuff, but at $300/50# bag, I believe id be planting something a lot cheaper like milo... The deer wont hit it much after it gets a foot or two tall. I planted 4 acres last year at home and had pretty decent with it. I didn’t get to shred it until mid season though so that hurt me. I would still however call it a success as the doves hit it pretty good.
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There were some beds in the field while the stuff was growing, and later on in the season they rooted up the ground, but they do that everywhere. The planted crop was not a factor IMO.
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