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</html>";s:4:"text";s:40038:"You may also choose a blend like Hot Spot that is specifically meant for a no-till situation. The Esch No-Till Drill is a compact and reliable drill designed for food plot seeding and is low maintenance and simple to use. So what’s changed? Our no till food plot seed mixture is composed of seeds that can germinate on the … Summer Food Plot Hunting Strategy. The fast germinating wild game sorghum, peredovik sunflowers, dwarf deer corn and browntop millet help protect the legume seedlings from early over browse. “In this situation, I’d put down 6 pounds per acre of a brassica blend I use from Northwoods Whitetail Seed,” says Sturgis. Planting No-Till Food Plots . This is Huntin’ Land, the podcast for landowners and land hunters; with how-to’s for habitat management and land investment.If you own, manage, or dream of owning land, this is the podcast for you. The easiest food plot for deer is a late summer planted seed blend made for your area. ... Opener Photo: A buck visit a late-summer food plot. Deer Hunting No Till Food Plots. Traditional food plots usually involve some chemicals, too. If you can get there by 4-wheeler or foot and the area gets 3 to 4 hours of sunlight a day, Imperial No-Plow can give you a hardy, fast-growing crop of highly nutritious and attractive forage. If your food plot is near a road or highway, a row of trees to block the sight and some of the sound is essential. How to Motorize Your Fishing Kayak. It worked perfectly—and not just for small seeds like brassicas and cereal grains, but for bigger seeds like beans and peas, too, which typically need to be covered by soil. “The dead vegetation acts as a mulch and retains moisture, so you get higher germination rates.”, There’s no getting around the fact that no-till involves a good deal of spraying, and therefore a good deal of chemicals. If you can afford the new one, hey, more power to you. The appropriate amount of pH Fertilizer should be raked into the soil before planting. 0 (0) was save . Well, you’ll still have to put in some time and work, but you can grow more deer grub with less of both these days. Does have the task of eating for two or three as most of them are carrying fawns to be born later in summer. Clovers and brassicas are good choices in this situation. Latest. The sections below cover how the species fit into a food plot program. You’ll need to use small seeds that have a planting depth of ½ inch or less. Many summer food plots can also be useful in predicting early-fall buck movements, giving you an advantage in early archery seasons. Alternatives are no-till planting and planting into crop residue. How to Harvest and Make Your Own Maple Syrup (and Utilize Syrup from Other Tree Species) Hunting. Summer and winter. I’m putting in no-till plots this summer with nothing but a backpack sprayer and a hand spreader. Here’s what you really need to know about planting food plots for deer. It tells them that it’s acceptable to cut out an important step in the planting process and everything will be OK. Once that’s done, you spray 2 quarts per acre of glyphosate over the plot. Deer would still utilize the beans even if the plants are flattened. With no-till, you’re not going to use anywhere near as much fuel, and you’re improving instead of stressing the soil over the long term.”. You may also come back over the plot a few weeks after germination with an application of M.E.E.N. Green foliar applied liquid fertilizer to significantly boost growth. It grows vigorously and comes back quickly afte… I have done the throw and mow methods for several years and generally been pleased with the results. Busted: 10 Myths About Food Plots. Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Hackers post detailed patient medical records from two hospitals to the dark web, Authorities charge Missouri man seen in riot footage with Pelosi's nameplate. The most inaccurate misconception when it comes to food plots is that they're too expensive for the average hunter to plant and maintain. If you are like most of us, you've probably already mowed your plots once or twice so far this season. The Ebony Pea establishes in cooler soil temperatures which creates a successful plot earlier in the season. “With no-till, you’re building that top layer of soil instead of ripping it apart,” says Sturgis. That’s where the buckwheat really shines. In fact, you don’t even need the rake. “Usually, I’ll spray first in May, then mid-June, and again at the end of July.” He also adds lime and fertilizer as needed during this span. Without the magic of a no-till drill, food plot farmers can still produce a decent stand with a no-till approach. You will also need to feed your plants. Making a switch from the traditional practices to no-till operation can be slightly challenging because the whole process involved a lot more than just no till drill. It’s no secret that cereal grains – wheat, oats, cereal rye, triticale – are popular choices for planting in food plots managed for whitetails. Add or Build Organic Matter No Till Food Plot Seed Mix - Our premium no till wildlife food plot seed mixture allows hunters with limited tillage equipment a method to grow a food plot. Since we’re cutting out a major action in … Lime and fertilizer are an important part of a no-till plot just as they are with cash-crop farming. No till farming is considered to be ones of the best management practices because of its environmentally friendly nature. No-Till Annual Food Plot Rotations. As the video explains, QDMA has grown successful no-till food plots using only a mower, a backpack sprayer, an over-the-shoulder seed spreader, and an ATV cultipacker. Cool temps and plenty of rain have resulted in a great clover plots. Clover Food Plots. I want to plant something else, but do not know if I just want to do clover or step up to something else that … Save Up To See price at checkout Click here for more details. The special variety of perennial clover will provide high protein forage all Spring and Summer, keeping deer on your property until hunting season. No-till planting equipment like seed drills can be very expensive, but it’s possible to do no-till food plots with very minimal, low-tech equipment. This warm-season annual is a great food plot seed option for most hunters. Most of the seed bed has germinated by late summer so we have less weed competition. “You’re not drying out that top layer, either,” he adds. Sturgis’ eureka moment came when he discovered that he could plant directly into the standing buckwheat and then crush the plants down over the seeds, creating a mulch. Discing and tilling erodes the topsoil via wind and runoff, whereas simply killing the existing vegetation leaves decaying debris and root systems that hold the top layer together while returning nutrients to the soil. Food plots should be adequately fertilized and protected from livestock grazing. The brassicas should become a major draw starting in early to mid-October and continue to pull in bucks into the late season. Any additional cover, be it bushes or tall grasses, will help to make your deer feel at home and will make your food plot look more like a natural part of the property and less like a manmade trap. Have done it for both summer and fall seedings. 99 So, let’s start there. Though damaged, most of the bean plants would have already filled their pods by mid-September. If you already have an area prepared, you should be good to go. Hancock's Spring & Summer Food Plot Seed Mix - Our special food plot seed mix offers four high quality, high protein legumes to bring in the deer when native browse has become tough and low in nutrition. “I’d rather do no-till on my hunting properties.”, Sturgis accomplishes most of his food-plot work with nothing more than an ATV with sprayer and cultipacker attachments and a hand spreader. Specs; Weight: 5 lbs. Do the same if your brassica plot fails. Not All Trees Are Created Equal: How to... Understanding Soils: Grow Better Food Plots, Creating a Dirt Hole Set for Predator Control: 4 Steps. Sturgis’ equipment is a little more sophisticated—but not a lot more. A Fimco 25-gallon model with 7-spray boom runs a little under $400. When rain is in the forecast, seed is … So don’t let a late start stop you. The deer are absolutely hammering the plots, too. Sturgis has been using this 4-foot roto-molded ATV/UTV pull-behind model for years. But you don’t even need that to get started. Without the ability to turn the soil and incorporate powdered lime, pH Fertilizer helps reduce soil acidity (raise the pH) quickly so your plants will be able to utilize soil nutrients properly. Survival. “No-till is so much more efficient,” he says, “and the results I get are just as good.” Ironically, now that he owns the big tractor he once dreamed of, he uses it mostly around his house. Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. The tiny clover and chicory seeds make easy seed-to-soil contact. (No-till drills are expensive, but you can probably pay a local farmer to run through your plot quickly.) No till food plots are put in the ground by slitting a groove where the seed is deposited, and then the slit is closed over the top. How to Plant the Ultimate No-Till Food Plot. It sounded so good, I about ran to my small hunting lease, rake in hand. But big seeds like soybeans, peas, and corn need to be planted anywhere from a half inch to an inch and a half deep, and that’s a tall order if you don’t have either a plow and a disc or a seed drill. You must choose a suitable location. Sound good? Deer hunting food plots are valuable in attracting and holding deer on your land. Besides having vital N, P and K nutrients for your soon to be germinating seedlings, this product also contains a fast acting lime. SKU: 149579599. (Scott Bestul/) When the food-plot craze was just gaining steam, there were all sorts of articles like this one promising easy-peasy plots whipped up in a jiffy with nothing more than a sprayer, a few hand tools, and a bag of seed. Updated: September 12, 2019. Great prices, professional service and fast shipping! Agricultural deer management includes identifying the most stressful seasons (usually late winter and mid to late summer) and planting productive high quality crops which fill the void created by low quality native vegetation. “I’ve tried other smother crops,” says Sturgis. The transition from Conventional to No-Till Farming. Some people want to plant a no-till plot back in the “boonies” near their treestand where there’s only a bunch of matted-down leaves or pine needles. A summer bean plot can be used to establish a pattern of use within your food plots, but it also allows you to control weed growth and create planting options for various late Summer seed varieties. Deer are benefiting from the spring green-up that starts in March and April so why should it matter? The dilemma faced is whether to change the fall seed mix, or till under a healthy stand of clover to plant a summer food plot. Years of experience lead to developing these successful blends to create food plots that are both healthy and attractive to wildlife. First off, no-till plots are easy—at least comparatively so. I encourage you to try the No-Till method and enjoy efficiency that it offers, as well as other highly advanced food plotting methods described in the book, Food Plot Success By Design. Mow perennials--but ONLY at appropriate times. Fishing. Hand tools are your friends! In a springtime no-till plot (in the north), products like Clover Plus or Non-Typical would be good choices (late summer through fall in the south). No-till … Both varieties of clover can handle some shade which makes them better for less open areas in woodlands.” It’s hard to say exactly when a perennial plot of clover should be cut. If you plant the beans on the late side, they may never produce pods, but they’ll continue to have green growth well into the season, when other green forage can be scarce. Microsoft may earn an Affiliate Commission if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. My fall plots are planted in late summer and always include oats. But Sturgis sees it as a tradeoff. Bow hunters especially can benefit from our Premium No till seed mixture by establishing a food plot in remote areas with little preparation. This becomes more difficult in soils with a low pH and why a soil test is important. Throw & Gro X-Treme W/Radish® Winter Pz™ Throw & Gro No-Till Forage® Throw & Gro No-Till Forage® Be the first to review this product. Once you have 50-percent soil exposure (and assuming there’s enough time), you can simply broadcast 50 pounds per acre of buckwheat right on the ground with a hand spreader. If not, don’t worry. It would take a separate article to even begin to explain all of these benefits, but for now, just know that this method also helps increase your soil health. This compact no-till drill has 5 1/2" row spacing which benefits your food plot by placing the seed to provide better ground coverage, weed control, and better yields. After broadcasting, going over the area with a rake is a good idea to ensure good see-to-soil contact. No forage crops grow well in standing water. On this episode, we’re talking with Dr. Grant Woods and getting some no till food plot tips. The acidic soil binds nutrients making them unavailable to your food plot crops. We’ve come a long way since I started, particularly in the area of no-till plots suited for the majority of hunters, who don’t have a lot of expensive equipment. So learn this information ahead of planting by testing the soil and fertilize accordingly. Everything he uses is well within reach of most hunters. In a springtime no-till plot (in the north), products like Clover Plus or Non-Typical would be good choices (late summer through fall in the south). More Hunting. Product Rating is 0. Soybean fields and browse pressure Boss Buck Boss Blend No-Till Food Plot Seed, 5 lb., BB-BLEND. After broadcasting that mix with a hand spreader, it’s time to knock down the buckwheat, which brings us to what makes this smother crop so special. The seeds will drop down right to the ground.” Sturgis’ bean plots are actually a mix of 50 pounds per acre of forage soybeans, 100 ppa of peas, and 20 to 30 ppa of oats. Here’s what you really need to know about planting food plots for deer. Hancock's No Till FALL Food Plot Seed Mix allows hunters with limited tillage equipment a method to grow a great food plot. You don’t want your crop competing with native plants for sunlight, moisture and soil nutrients. “At the soil level, you’ve got nothing but stalks and exposed dirt, because the buckwheat has shaded out most weeds. How Each Food-Plot Turned Out (So Far) We’ve been blessed with lots of rain this summer, and our food plots have responded well. Updated: September 12, 2019. Successful food plots are often a result of several factors such as soil quality and fertility. In summary, there is no substitute for a good food plot management program which includes at least 1.5% of your acreage in high quality agricultural food plots. It tells them that it’s acceptable to cut out an important step in the planting process and everything will be OK. Deer, turkey, waterfowl, upland birds and … 4. May 4, 2020 #7. The three main factors associated with successfully prepping soil for spring food plots are lime, fertilizer and a good seed bed. Busted: 10 Myths About Food Plots. Food Plot Seed - Food plot seed varieties for deer, turkey, quail, duck, dove, rabbit, pheasant, snipe, hogs and all other varieties of wild game. I planted a small area on my property with some no till food plot mix. Next, sow your beans right into the standing buckwheat. You can plant food plots for deer without disking or tillage, and you don't need expensive, high-tech equipment to do it. Aside from being less work, there are many advantages to no-till food plotting, such as increasing organic matter in the soil and improving the soil. “If you’re very late getting started, you can even skip the brassicas and just go with rye or wheat,” he says. Mossy Oak. Providing them with a sweet, green food source can be dynamite. 4. When the food-plot craze was just gaining steam, there were all sorts of articles like this one promising easy-peasy plots whipped up in a jiffy with nothing more than a sprayer, a few hand tools, and a bag of seed. Photo courtesy of C. Gregg. Product Rating is 0. How to Motorize Your Fishing Kayak. With regard to deer preference, oats consistently rank higher than the other cereal grains … I’m putting in no-till plots this summer with nothing but a backpack sprayer and a hand spreader. Suppose we assume the worst, and you’re starting with an open area of ground that hasn’t been worked in years. These techniques, where practical, are even better still for preserving moisture. The terms “no-till” or “no-plow” often gives rookie food plot farmers a false sense of hope. It has a 20-pound hopper capacity and an adjustable shoulder strap. The terms “no-till” or “no-plow” often gives rookie food plot farmers a false sense of hope. Boss Buck Boss Blend No-Till Food Plot Seed, 5 lb., BB-BLEND. Grant is a wildlife biologist specializing in researching and managing whitetail deer. Clover plots are the Chevy truck of the food plot world. In reality, food plots don't have to cost an arm and a leg. “Put it in thick—200 to 300 pounds per acre. As an example of the various elements involved in planning an effective food plot program, let’s take a quick look at the shortcomings of planting only one crop. When the soybean fields start to yellow and turn brown, deer change their feeding patterns overnight. By Tony Hansen. But even if you don’t, it’s not too late to have successful no-till plots by fall, says Sturgis. The acidic soil binds nutrients making … Opener Photo: A buck visit a late-summer food plot. 5 Reasons Food Plots Fail. Check out some of the no-till food plot seed options, like Whitetail Institute’s Imperial No-Plow Forage that will turn 1.5 acres into a serious food plot with a little work. *This October, 2006 no till food plot picture illustrates not only the potential effectiveness of the planting method, but the incredible amount of forage that can be created to a high volume of food at a time when the local ag fields and native habitat is quickly decreasing in forage value. No till will cut your seed costs in 1/2.I have done both methods.If you have a lot of food plots then no till is the way to go.Small food plots I spray lime/fert/seed ,then bushhog. It’s hard to say exactly when a perennial plot of clover should be cut. The next two steps are to wait, and hunt. This is followed within a few days by a burndown spraying with glyphosate to kill all living weeds. Hancock's Spring & Summer Food Plot Seed Mix - Our special food plot seed mix offers four high quality, high protein legumes to bring in the deer when native browse has become tough and low in nutrition. In this situation, Sturgis will do three sprayings of glyphosate (2 quarts per acre, diluted), four weeks apart. Many of you will probably be skeptical, but for the last few years I have had great success establishing a no-till wheat food plot planting. Also, don’t plant food plots in areas that commonly flood. Plain glyphosate (Roundup) is usually the best, easiest and least expensive choice for this job. Over the last couple of decades, Jeff Sturgis, founder of Whitetail Habitat Solutions and author of Whitetail Success by Design, has perfected an Ultimate No-Till Food Plot … This seed blend has been designed for the weekend hunter who doesn’t have any or very little equipment with which to till the soil. And, to help hold soil in place, minimize tillage as much as you can (see No. Sturgis has seeded acres and acres of food plots with this $50 bag spreader. This Packer Maxx model is tough and affordable. A Fimco 25-gallon model with 7-spray boom, 4-foot roto-molded ATV/UTV pull-behind model. Food Plot Seeds. Another advantage of no-till is the transition from a summer food plot to a fall winter food plot can be accomplished without disturbing the existing summer food plot. You must choose the right crop. Everybody wants bean plots on their property. 0 (0) was save . Finally, make sure your seeds make contact with the soil. If you want to spray larger areas in less time, this is a great investment. However, this debris can be an advantage if planting summer crops with a no-till drill, as this will increase the amount of organic material in the soil. The fact that it’s July 1st as I write this means that you may have to wait until next year to implement his full program, depending on your situation. Those mixes are mainly rye grass. Granted, it is a great starting point, but let’s follow clover through the year to see where it comes up short.During the summer, clover is at its peak production and is utilized most heavily by deer. White clovers are also relatively shade tolerant. Most food plotters plant clover, and conditions this year have been favorable across most of whitetail country. Alternatives are no-till planting and planting into crop residue. If you can plant it before a rain, great, but there’s no need to cultipack it. No Till Food Plot Seed Mix - Our premium no till wildlife food plot seed mixture allows hunters with limited tillage equipment a method to grow a food plot. (Scott Bestul/) ... We’ve come a long way since I started, particularly in the area of no-till plots suited for the majority of hunters, who don’t have a lot of expensive equipment. Esch No-Till Drill. Bow hunters especially can benefit from our Premium No till seed mixture by establishing a food plot in remote areas with little preparation. Bow hunters especially can benefit from this mixture by establishing a food plot in remote areas with little preparation. “The buckwheat breaks down fast, so enough sun gets through to the seed,” he says. But, even with small plots, the more intensively you till the ground before planting, the better production you’ll get from your killer food plot. Then it’s time to run out to your property, backpack sprayer in hand. It’s durable, lightweight to transport (you fill it with water on site when you’re ready to use it), and it’s relatively affordable at $535. Mow perennials--but ONLY at appropriate times. This means that if you don’t have time to plant buckwheat this season, you can go ahead and broadcast brassica, clover, chicory, or tillage radish, as well as rye, wheat, or oats right away and have a good plot by fall. Fishing. Food plots range from some small plot scratched out in a remote corner of a woods with hand tools up to 10+ acre field prepared, planted and maintained with many thousands of dollars worth of farming equipment. “No practical method is perfect. Crude protein levels are high, often surpassing 20 percent. White clovers seem to handle moist soils as good as any of the standard forage crops. Hancock's Signature Food Plot is a collection of our top seed mixtures. The tiny clover and chicory seeds make easy seed-to-soil contact. “A backpack sprayer, a hand spreader, and the right timing is really all you have to have,” he says. Oats have proven to be my best option in my home state of Michigan. How to Plant the Ultimate No-Till Food Plot. “You might be limited to certain crops to start with, but you can have great food plots right now.”, There’s another big advantage. The result is a combination of Ebony Pea (a black-seeded pea, proprietary to Tecomate), Long Juvenile Soybean and Hybrid White Grain Milo. Photo Gallery: Identifying the Most Wicked Warm-Season Weeds. What I found was that, sure, you could do it, but the results were hit and miss and from a bust-your-butt standpoint, even the smallest plots ranged from pretty brutal to god-awful, especially if you wanted to plant larger seeds, like beans, peas, or corn. By the time the clovers and chicory … I’m looking at a suitable used ATV right now for half that. A good rule of thumb for choosing a location is “if significant vegetation grew on the site during the prior growing season that normally indicates the soil, sunlight and moisture are suitable to sustain plant life in that spot.” Hot Spot is created to perform in as little as 4 hours of sunlight per day, but with six hours per day you should be able to grow most other plant types. Some spring food plot species like Egyptian Wheat (pictured) do not provide added nutrition during summer but are great for cover and early fall hunting plots. Don’t fall for gimmicks and hype. Mossy Oak BioLogic has a wide variety of spring/summer plantings to fit every wildlife manager’s needs. Sturgis now uses this method for the vast majority of his no-till plots, typically planting half of a prepared area with a brassica blend and the other half with beans and peas, then rotating the sides each year. Seasonal Strategy; Minerals; Feeds; Food Plots; Plant Profiles; Planting Regions; About. “For no-till food deer food plot seed, hunters will want to focus on small seed types. While these food plots involve more sweat equity, they make … If there’s not something currently growing in the spot, what makes you think your food plot will grow any better? May 4, 2020 #7. Let the buckwheat grow for 7 weeks, until it’s 2-1/2 to 4 feet tall. “But buckwheat is the only one I’ve found that allows you to create really good no-till beans plots. If your area has been worked recently or isn’t too thick with vegetation, you can likely get away with fewer sprayings. To till or not to till. The result is a combination of Ebony Pea (a black-seeded pea, proprietary to Tecomate), Long Juvenile Soybean and Hybrid White Grain Milo. Your late summer no-till planting was a huge success! You don’t need an ATV, but it sure helps. You can move some plantings back to mid or late-August or even September if needed. As the video explains, QDMA has grown successful no-till food plots using only a mower, a backpack sprayer, an over-the-shoulder seed spreader, and an ATV cultipacker. And if you’re getting a late start, like now, you may be able to compress the time between sprayings and still get a decent plot. Here’s a breakdown. Consistent, protein-rich food sources are key to helping your deer reach their potential. All without ever having to till the ground. This 50:50 two-pronged approach will provide a nutritionally attractive offering in one location for a full four months or more. The Soil – Planting a fall food plot on the top of a ridge is quite different than planting a fall food plot in fertile bottomland soils. Annuals; Perennials; Blends; Additives; Learn. More Hunting. Here’s a look at GPS research into summer and early fall buck movement patterns. I recently checked on our plots in mid-July and they are really producing a lot of tonnage. The Ultimate Guide to … A hand spreader is all you need to plant acres of plots. But, even with small plots, the more intensively you till the ground before planting, the better production you’ll get from your killer food plot. Sturgis’ equipment is a … This long, winding plot can also be used to create precision stand locations. The forage beans and young rye will be big draws for early-season deer. You’ve got thick grasses, ragweed, goldenrod, and the like to contend with. Mature Whitetail Bucks: Why Don’t I See More? The winter wheat and rape will benefit from the nitrogen the soybeans returned to the soil. I’ve planted a really good crop of rye as late as the end of September, and the deer love it.”, Option Two: Plant a No-Till Bean and Pea Plot, Using Buckwheat. Mowing reduces the residue of previous crops and existing … At its core, a poor man’s food plot is a cheap way to have food plot success without the use of heavy equipment. No-Till Food Plot Gear List. You have some wiggle room, however. Establishing a No-Till Bean Plot is a great practice for folks who may lack the resources of traditional planting methods, or possibly even more importantly, "TIME". “Meanwhile that decaying buckwheat is like straw that you put over grass seed; it holds moisture, and you get great germination rates.” Don’t be tempted to mow the buckwheat after broadcasting the seeds, he warns, as it can clump up, shade out the seeds, and hamper germination (especially if you are using the buckwheat method with smaller seeds like brassicas). 4). The key to Sturgis’ no-till system is buckwheat. GeorgeShu Senior Member . Survival. Latest. Best prices on Food Plot Seed Guaranteed! When you return to broadcast your rye, wheat or both, the brassica portion of your no till food plot should be 4-8″ high, depending on rainfall. Make sure to eliminate the existing vegetation (competition). This graph shows how the spring and summer food plot program is incorporated and how it works in terms of food plot attraction and food availability. It isn’t a legume or grain species. Sturgis uses an ATV cultipacker to crush buckwheat over bean and pea seeds. Planting No-Till Food Plots July 28, 2015. Cereal grains are highly attractive to deer, and they perform well under a wide range of conditions. However, this summer food plot mix works great in the South when planted in late winter or early spring. Herbicides containing glyphosate will kill back a broad spectrum of weeds in food plots, and, as a post-emergent chemical, there is little or no residual effect on the soil. Fixation Balansa clover also does well in various soil types. Save Up To See price at checkout Click here for more details. “You don’t need to disc or pack any of these seeds, although it can help if you can time your planting ahead of some rain.”, Sturgis typically puts his brassica plots in around the middle of August, and then follows that up four or five weeks later with a top-dressing of rye or wheat. Our Story ; FAQs; Account. 3. It's a forb and it can grow as tall as 4 to 5 feet in height. Option One: Plant a No-Brainer Brassica Plot, Once you’ve got 50-percent or better soil exposure, you can sow small seeds right over the plot and walk away. Quality Hunting, Big Game Hunting, Feeders, Minerals & Attractants, and Food Plots at competitive prices. SKU: 149579599. However, this summer food plot mix works great in the South when planted in late winter or early spring. 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