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Beginers Question; never tried food plot
Topic Started: Oct 6 2011, 10:39 PM (229 Views)
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The one farm I hunt had som esmall scale logging done and it opened up some small areas in overstory and also some new lanes put in. Seems to me like these would be good area to try and grow a foodplot. I have no equipment other than shovel and rake but I don't mind the work. I was thinking maybe turnip but any other ideas?

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How much sunlight is it getting?
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I really couldn't tell you that but enough light the weeds and grass are doing real good.

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I've had success spraying logging roads and landing areas that are semi shade with gly a few times and then frost seeding ladino clover. The deer like these trails because they''re pretty secluded and once it's established, I mow it once a year to keep it in good shape.
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Did you mean rye, not gly? I'm not sure what gly is.

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Sorry, it's glyphosate......Roundup. If you spray an area with a backpack sprayer two or three times the year before to kill everything, you can throw down clover seed when there is still below freezing temps at night in the Spring. The freeze thaw action will cover the seeds and allow them to germinate. It's worked well for me in remote areas of my property or areas I didn't want to till. Hope this helps.
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