This booklet lays out specific information on what is in each of our mixes, seeding rate, planting depth, optimal planting dates based on zone, along with herbicide and fertilizer recommendations and rates. It also guides you through planting switchgrass and natives, liming information, how to clip/mow your alfalfas and clovers, and common chemical application rates.
Lastly, this guide is interactive. You can record all your plot information regarding your planting details, fertilization, and herbicide usage. Here at Deer Creek Seed Company, we strive to put out the best and most useful information as possible. If you are looking for success with your food plot we highly recommend downloading and printing this guide for your usage.
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Food Plot Prep for Fall and Winter
Winter food plot prep, like stockpiling deer forage, creates loyal whitetail herds that will frequent your land during hunting season.
Food Plots For Pro's: Backwoods Food Plots for Prime Hunting
What’s the biggest mistake hunters make when planting food plots in the woods? Hint: It’s what you may not be doing! Find out how to meet deer where they are for more shots at shy bucks. It all starts with a woodland food plot. Read what ‘The Deer Doctor’ Peter Fidducia prescribes for your plots in Backwoods Food Plot Planting.
Food Plots For Pro's: Weed Management For Peak Production
Proper weed management in food plots involves plant identification, crop planning, and multiple weed control strategies to improve deer forage quality and save time.
Food Plots for Pros: Planning Crop Rotation for Healthy Soils & Hungry Deer
Crop rotation in food plots is essential to ensure nutritious crops, healthy soils, and disease management for premium deer forage and hunting opportunities.
Food Plots for Pros: Year-Round Nutrition Management
Did you know that phosphorus is essential for a deer’s bone and antler growth? Does your soil provide adequate phosphorus for your food plot forage? Find out in our “Year-Round Nutrition Management” article. This is the second in our “Food Plots for Pros” series.
Food Plots for Pros: Soil Management For High-Performance Food Plots
Proper soil management can convert an average food plot into premium buck forage. Learn valuable tips and tricks to get the most out of your soil with these advanced suggestions.
Whitetail Deer Food Plots for Beginners
Want to know the secret to attract top-quality deer? It starts with creative food plot planning. And you should start long before opening day! If you are new to planting food plots or need a quick refresher, read our Food Plots for Beginners guide for a strong start. Then get ready to start checking those game cameras!
How to Plant and Maintain a Pollinator Seed Mix
Are you noticing a steady decline in your crop production or garden harvest? If you’re producing a fruit or seed crop, it’s likely that you’re missing out on nature’s most productive workforce - pollinators! This article on planting a pollinator seed mix will walk you through how to attract and sustain these winged wonders with a pollinator habitat that will boost your harvest to bumper-crop level.
What are Improved Brassicas? A Highlight on Our Diversity of Brassica Crops
If you haven't been introduced to improved brassicas yet, you'll love this article as a hunter or wildlife enthusiast. Why? Because improved brassicas are not only fast-growing and delicious to wildlife, they contain plenty of protein and carbs to keep deer healthy, strong, and coming back for more! Learn why in this article from our experts.
How to Interpret a Soil Test
No matter how big your farm, garden or food plot is, your soil's quality and fertility have a big impact on the success of the crops you plant. Deer Creek Seed offers a wildlife food plot soil test kit and we've used this test kit on one of our own plots. If you're thinking about using this test kit, or if you've used it and you'd like help interpreting your results, read our latest blog article for an in-depth review of this great tool!