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bowaddict40 · 02-03-2019, 06:19 PM

I have about a half acre I would like to plant for a fall plot. The soil is really good sandy loam next to a pond. We have lots of clover in the Pecan Orchard. However my set up is not close to it. If it where your plot what would you plant as an attractant that is hearty? Also when should I plant it? I am a complete nubby to food plots.

Javelin · 02-03-2019, 09:14 PM

Hard to beat a mix of oats, wheat and turnip or mustard greens

bowaddict40 · 02-03-2019, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Javelin

Hard to beat a mix of oats, wheat and turnip or mustard greens

When should I plant them? Late March?

bowaddict40 · 02-04-2019, 08:08 PM

Any other ideas?

Javelin · 02-04-2019, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by bowaddict40

When should I plant them? Late March?

For a fall plot plant in September or October. For summer plot of something like iron or clay peas you can plant in March

lovemylegacy · 02-05-2019, 02:20 AM

To get them comng to a Fall plot, plant a Spring plot. Beans, peas any legume that they will eat. The key is to get them coming to your plot before Fall. Plant your Spring plot on the last week of April thru May.

Plant your Fall plot in September. Experiment with brassicas and see what they like. Rape, Sugar Beets are some good ones. Winter Wheat, clovers, oats are all good. Plant a blend of seeds to cover Fall and Winter. When you plant your Fall plot, you do not have to plow your Spring Plot under, just broadcast your seed into the existing plot.

Get your soil tested. Lime and fetilize accordingly.

02-03-2019, 06:19 PM	#1
bowaddict40 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Hunt In: Navarro County	Food plot questions I have about a half acre I would like to plant for a fall plot. The soil is really good sandy loam next to a pond. We have lots of clover in the Pecan Orchard. However my set up is not close to it. If it where your plot what would you plant as an attractant that is hearty? Also when should I plant it? I am a complete nubby to food plots. Last edited by bowaddict40; 02-03-2019 at 06:26 PM.

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02-03-2019, 09:14 PM	#2
Javelin Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lufkin Hunt In: Northern Polk County on the river, Houston County	Hard to beat a mix of oats, wheat and turnip or mustard greens

02-04-2019, 08:08 PM	#4
bowaddict40 Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Hunt In: Navarro County	Any other ideas?

02-05-2019, 02:20 AM	#6
lovemylegacy Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mauriceville Hunt In: SETx,La,Il,Ks,Mo	To get them comng to a Fall plot, plant a Spring plot. Beans, peas any legume that they will eat. The key is to get them coming to your plot before Fall. Plant your Spring plot on the last week of April thru May. Plant your Fall plot in September. Experiment with brassicas and see what they like. Rape, Sugar Beets are some good ones. Winter Wheat, clovers, oats are all good. Plant a blend of seeds to cover Fall and Winter. When you plant your Fall plot, you do not have to plow your Spring Plot under, just broadcast your seed into the existing plot. Get your soil tested. Lime and fetilize accordingly.