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Tom's North of Seven Mix; Any comments?
Topic Started: Oct 31 2014, 08:24 AM (357 Views)
revrnd
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This year was our 2nd season using this mix from Coe Hill. Last year we were happy w/ the results. This year not so much. Turnips are very small & the plot is covered w/ june grass. I was asking friends who plant 2 plots a few miles away. They had the same results this year. They thought this was strange as their plots in the past had been fine w/ this mix.

Talking to another hunter this week and he doesn't have the june grass growing in his plot.

Did anyone else plant this seed mix this year & what was the result?
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I've heard of Tom and his various seed mixes for food plots but never tried them.
I found his website and viewed his seed selection and he doesn't give details on the seed mixture on this "North of 7" only states 24 varieties of seed. He does mention the types of plants in the other mixtures. His mixtures have a wide range of different seeds and very diverse which is good.
That being said, their are many factors associated with a poor performance on your food plot. I'm not certain when you planted this plot and the condition of your soil and if you added any amendments.
My first guess would be the soil and its nutrient levels which can only be known by a soil test. Because you mentioned small growth on your turnips makes me think nutrients, turnips love nitrogen. Weeds and grasses can hinder growth and some have long tap roots to reach leaching nutrients deeper down in the soil.
I hope this helps.

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Friggs, we had good results last year & did the same prep this year (used the supplied fertilizer & lime). I think this year would've been better since we didn't have the prolonged dry spells & cooler temps.
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What's in this mix?
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Nov 23 2014, 08:49 AM
What's in this mix?
Baydog,

Here is the website and his mixes. He lives near Coe Hill, Ontario just near Apsley.

Friggs

http://www.topgunsinfoodplots.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2&Itemid=2
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We did not plant this mix but we did plant purple top turnips like we usually do.
Planted august first , results were poor , seed germinated fine but never matured.
About 6 inches of top and no turnip at all.
Deer mowed the tops after a few frosts and that was it. Thank goodness we have clover as well as it did fine
We are north of bancroft and I suspect it was to cool and wet this summer. Normally they Grow fine.

Having the deer come out during daylight this year is another story. LOL.
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Checked it out but 24 different seeds is way too complicated for me. I'll stick with something less complicated like red and white clover mixed with a cereal grain.
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