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This annual clover is a highly beneficial legume commonly used in food plots for it’s excellent forage qualities. It is known for it’s ability to thrive in a variety of soil types and conditions. It is rich in protein, providing a nutritious food source that promotes the overall health and development of foraging animals. It’s rapid growth and high palatability make it an ideal addition to food plots, attracting deer and other wildlife while contributing to the enhancement of soil fertility through nitrogen fixation.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 | 5 to 7 | Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, soil improvment, hay production |
This low-growing perennial legume not only provides excellent forage for wildlife but also contributes to soil health and nitrogen fixation. It’s dense, lush carpet offers a nutritious and palatable food source for deer, rabbits, and other herbivores. It high protein content makes it an attractive choice for enhancing the nutritional value of the forage available to wildlife. This clover’s ability to suppress weed growth further enhances it’s value in a food plot.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 to 6 | 2 to 4 | Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, ground cover, erosion |
This clover has numerous benefits for both wildlife and soil health when incorporated into a food plot. Crimson Clover is a nitrogen-fixing legume, enhancing soil fertility. In addition, Crimson Clover is a valuable forage crops for various wildlife species, offering a nutrient-rich food source for deer, rabbits, and other browsing animals. It’s ability to attract pollinators also contributes to ecosystem health.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 to 30 | 15 to 25 | Well-drained, sandy or loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, soil improvement, cover crop |
Berseem Clover is renowned for it’s exceptional forage quality and nitrogen-fixing capabilities. It is widely cultivated in agricultural systems. Berseem Clover is an excellent choice for enhancing soil fertility while providing nutrient-rich forage for wildlife.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 to 20 | 12 to 15 | Well-drained, loamy or clay soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, pasture, hay, silage, green manure, cover crop |
This clover serves as an excellent source of protein for deer, turkey, and other herbivores. This versatile clover variety thrives in well-drained soils and is known for it’s ability to fix nitrogen, enhancing soil fertility. For optimal results in food plots, it’s advisable to plant Ladino White Clover in a mixture with other complementary forages to create a diverse and balanced nutritional source for wildlife.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 to 6 | 2 to 4 | Well-drained, loamy or clay soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, pasture |
This warm-season annual grain is known for it’s rapid growth. Buckwheat’s unique flowering structure attracts pollinators, enhancing biodiversity in the surrounding ecosystem. Additionally, it’s seeds are a valuable food source for a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkeys, and small game. The plant’s ability to thrive in poor soils and its adaptability to diverse climates make it resilient and low-maintenance option for food plots.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 to 70 | 40 to 60 | Well-drained, loamy to sandy soils; pH 5 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, green manure, cover crop |
This specialized rapeseed variant, often enriched with essential nutrients, provides a nutrient-dense food source that attracts and sustains various wildlife species. It’s high protein content not only contributes to the overall health of deer, turkey, and other game but also enhances antler and body development, making it a prime choice for those seeking to cultivate trophy-worthy specimens.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 10 | 4 to 8 | Loamy to clay soils; pH 6 to 7.5 | Wildlife food plots, soil improvement |
This cool-seasoned annual plant is often cultivated for it’s lush foliage and high-protein seeds containing fats, and carbohydrates. When used in food plots, it provides an excellent food source for deer and other wildlife, particularly during fall and winter months. It’s rapid growth and ability to tolerate various soil types make it a resilient choice for enhancing habitat and attracting game.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 to 6 | 3 to 5 | Loamy to clay soils; pH 6 to 7.5 | Wildlife food plots, soil improvement |
This cool-season annual plants is valued for it’s rapid growth, adaptability to various soil types, and high nutritional content. Often utilized in deer and game bird food plots, Dwarf Essex Rapeseed serves as an excellent forage crops, providing a nutrient-rich food source during the fall and winter months when alternative forages may be scarce. Its low-growing, compact nature makes it particularly suitable for plots where a dense and resilient ground cover is desired.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 10 | 4 to 8 | Loamy to clay soils; pH 6 to 7.5 | Wildlife food plots, soil improvement |
These root vegetables, known for their high sugar content, provide a nutrient-rich food source that is highly attractive to deer and other herbivores. Their natural sweetness draws in animals with their enticing aroma and taste. Sugar Beets are resilient and adaptable, thriving in a variety of soil types and climate’s, making them a practical and effective choice for wildlife populations.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 | 1.5 to 2.5 | Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.5 | Wildlife food plots |
Austrian Winter Peas are a versatile and nutritious legume widely utilized in food plots for their exceptional forage qualities. Planted in the fall, these peas are well-adapted to cold climates and exhibit robust winter hardiness. They enrich the soil by fixing nitrogen, enhancing it’s fertility and promoting overall soil health. The lush green foliage provides a highly palatable and protein-rich food source for wildlife in the colder months.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 to 30 | 20 to 25 | Well-drained soils, pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, green manure, cover crop |
Green Globe Turnip is a nutritious addition that enhances wildlife habitat and attracts foraging animals. Known for it’s rapid growth and lush, green foliage, this turnip variety provides a valuable food source for deer, turkeys, and other wildlife during the fall and winter months. It is a reliable and low-maintenance option for hunters and wildlife enthusiasts seeking to create an effective and sustainable food plot.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 | 1.5 to 2.5 | Well-drained, deep loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots |
Known for it’s vibrant purple-hued globes, this root vegetable serves as a great forage option for wildlife. It’s lush, broad leaves provide a succulent source of forage for deer and other herbivores, especially during the fall and winter months. The turnip’s sweet and mild flavor makes it a favored choice for attracting deer, and it’s high nutritional content ensures optimal health for wildlife populations.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 | 1.5 to 2.5 | Well-drained, deep loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots |
A fast growing radish that serves as an excellent choice for enhancing soil health and improving overall plot productivity. It’s long taproot helps break up compacted soil, promoting better water infiltration and nutrient absorption. In food plots, Daikon Radish not only contributes to soil improvement but also attracts wildlife such as deer, making it valuable and multifaceted addition to sustainable land management practives.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 to 20 | 10 to 18 | Well-drained, deep loamy soils; pH 5.5 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, cover crop, soil imporvements |
A warm season native perennial grass known for it’s superior winter hardiness and drought tolerance. Compared to other switchgrass varieties, it’s short stature and fine leaves and stems characterize it as a northern ecotype. Dacotah grows 3-4 feet tall and has a much earlier maturity than other cultivars.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 to 8 | 5 to 7 | Adaptable to many soil types, including poor soils; pH 5.5 to 7.5 | Pasture, hay, biomass |
Rutabaga is a nutrient-rich root vegetable. It provides a valuable food source that attracts deer, rabbits, and other herbivores due to their sweet and nutritious nature. These hardy plants thrive in various soil conditions climates. The high nutritional content of rutabaga makes it a beneficial addition to food plots.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 3 | 1.5 to 2.5 | Well-drained, deep loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots |
Kale’s nutrient-rich and leafy green qualities are a highly palatable and nutritious forage option for various species. It’s ability to thrive in diverse soil conditions and climates makes it a versatile choice. Kale’s nutritional profile features vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, supporting the health of wildlife. High resilience and adaptability make it a practical choice for providing nutrition for wildlife.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 to 6 | 3 to 5 | Well-drained, loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, forage |
A popular and versatile choice for food plots due to it’s rapid establishment, lush forage production, and adaptability to various soil types. This cool-season, quick-growing grass provides an excellent source of nutrition for grazing wildlife. It is known for it’s palatability and nutritional value, offering a nutritious forage option during the fall and cooler seasoned months.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 to 30 | 15 to 20 | Well-drained, loamy soils; pH 5.5 to 7.5 | Wildlife food plots, erosian control, temporary pasture |
Chicory is commonly used in combination with other forage species. It’s deep taproot allows it to access nutrients from the soil, providing a drought-tolerant and persistent option for various climates. It’s leaves offer a nutrient-rich forage option, particularly during periods of low forage availability. It has strong ability to withstand grazing pressure and it’s regrowth ensures a consistent food source over an extended period.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 to 6 | 3 to 5 | Well-drained, deep loamy or sandy soils; pH 5.5 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, grazing |
Forage Collards are a hybrid brassica known for high forage quality, biomass production, and winter survival. They are a nutritious food source for deer, turkey, and other herbivores, remaining available throughout the hunting season due to their frost tolerance. Thriving in various soils and climates, they help attract and support wildlife year-round.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 to 12 | 5 to 8 | Well-drained, deep loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots |
A warm season native perennial grass known for its superior winter hardiness and drought tolerance. Compared to other switchgrass varieties, it’s short stature and fine leaves and stems characterize it as a northern ecotype. Switchgrass can grow anywhere from 3 to 8 feet tall dependent on variety.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 to 10 | 4 to 8 | Well-drained soils; pH 6 to 7.5, deep loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, forage |
Widely recognized for it’s nitrogen-fixing capabilities in food plots, Hairy Vetch offers an abundant biomass and high protein content that can benefit variety of wildlife species. It’s rapid growth and ability to thrive in diverse soil types make it an adaptable choice. It’s rapid growth and ability to thrive in diverse soil types make it an adaptable choice. It’s deep root system aids in improving soils structure and water retention, contributing to the overall resilience and sustainability of food plot environment.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 to 35 | 20 to 30 | Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, cover crop |
Common Vetch is a cool-season legume, valued for it’s rapid growth and ability to suppress weeds. It provides a nutritious forage option for wildlife. It’s high protein content and palatability make it a preferred choice for attracting deer, turkey, and other game species. It is adaptable to various soil types and climates, making it an ideal choice for improving overall soil health in wildlife management practices.
| Broadcasting Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Drilled Seeding Rate (lbs/acre) |
Ideal Soil Conditions | Best Uses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 to 40 | 25 to 35 | Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils; pH 6 to 7.0 | Wildlife food plots, cover crop |
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