What to Plant
Plants that you can plant on your own are included here:
Clover
Clover is one of the most popular food plot plants out there. A good food source that provides protein, deer love it. Given good care (mowing, fertilizing), clover can last forever.
Corn
Also a favorite of hunters, corn is a deer magnet. If the corn field is big enough, it can provide ample food and cover for a bunch of whitetails. But, don't rely on corn as your only food source, it can run out (depending on how much you planted). You may need to plant another type of grass or clover to provide more food.
Others
Other seeds include: the popular soybean, wheat, turnips, chicory, buckwheat, and others.
Popular food plot brands that sell seeds and food plot blends include: Whitetail Institute, Antler King, and BioLogic.
Care For Your Plot
Food plot plants don't prosper by themselves, they need help to grow. Here is a few tips on helping the plant get their maximum potential:
- Increase pH. 7.0 pH is the target for soil acidity, which is neutral. Check your pH with a soil tester or send it to a lab. Once you know the pH, if needed, lime your plot to increase it (pH). The lower the acidity, the better the plants.
- Once you have improved pH, you can fertilize. Use a fertilizer that will target your specific food plot plant (or plants) needs. Antler King has come up with great fertilizer's Plot Max and Jolt. Both help increase pH and increase the amount of food plot foliage.
- When you don't use brand name seeds to plant you plot, it may be helpful to plant a mixture of seeds, because different plants provide different nutritional needs for deer.
A good food plot will pull in deer from around your property and the surrounding properties, if put in the right place. Happy hunting!
