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A premium food plot mix of Annual Brassicas and Perennial Clover seeds selected for the
cooler climates of the Great Lakes Region. This product quickly creates an abundant amount of annual deer forage and then establishes a perennial clover food plot that will continue to supplement your herd and can be maintained for several years.
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Seeds in Great Lakes Trophy Food Plot...
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Forage Brassica:
The best yielding New Zealand forage brassicas (including rape and turnip varieties) blended together in Great Lakes Trophy Food Plot to deliver the highest levels of protein and mineral content of any annual forage crop available on the market today...up to 38% protein. By blending brassica varieties this mixture has been adapted to an extremely wide range of soils and weather conditions and will provide both abundant large-leaf and root forage into the winter months. Average mature plant height is 24 inches tall.
Northern Perennial Clover:
A select group of Great Lakes region perennial clovers selected to provide a consistent source of protein and minerals throughout the entire year... providing up to 35% Protein. These Great Lake region clover seeds are innoculated to insure quicker establishment and were chosen for their cold tolerance, protein content and drought resistance. |
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Moisture, Soil Preparation and Planting Depth are crucial to the success of your food plot.
1. Cultivate plot 4-6 inches deep.
2. Add 150 lbs 13-13-13 fertilizer per acre and add lime as needed.
3. Broadcast and roll in seed at the rate of 2.5 lbs per acre.
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Soil Preparation:
Cultivate the soil 4” - 6” deep, to remove competing weeds and add fertilizer and lime as recommended. After cultivating, it is important to level and pack the soil before seeding the plot. Lightly pack the soil by running over your food plot with an ATV or a roller.
a. Fertilizer Requirements - A soil test should be performed prior to planting to determine your plot’s need for fertilizer and lime. If a soil test cannot be done, we recommend preparing the seed bed by applying up to 150 lbs of 13-13-13 fertilizer or equivalent per acre.
b. pH of Soil & Liming - The recommended soil pH is 6.0-7.5. A soil test should be performed prior to planting to determine your soil pH and the need for lime & fertilizer. If a soil test cannot be done, we recommend preparing the seed bed by applying up to 1,000 lbs of lime per acre or use 1 gallons of Gain per acre.
Planting Depth:
Great Lakes Trophy Food Plot contains small seeds that normally do not need to be completely covered. We recommend broadcasting the seed and then rolling the seed into the seed bed by running over your food plot with an ATV or a roller. Never cover the seeds with more than 3/16” of dirt.
Moisture:
Soil moisture is vital to the plants being able to establish themselves. The soil should be moist when planting, with a reasonable expectation of future rainfall. If adequate moisture is not available for an extended period after planting, the plot may fail to establish properly.
Frost Seeding:
This is an excellent method of Spring planting. When frost seeding, follow normal seed coverage recommendations and broadcast the seed as the frost begins to thaw. |
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| Great Lakes Trophy Food Plot will create a perennial clover food plot that can be maintained for several years. To maintain and establish a perennial plot, fertilize and cut twice a year, once early in the Spring and once in the Fall when moisture is available. |
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Coverage: 2.5 lbs plants 1/2 acre; 22,000 sq ft or 50 yards by 50 yards (approx 1/2 football field)
Planting Times: Great Lakes Trophy Plot can be planted in both the Spring & Fall throughout the Great Lakes Region.
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Knowing How Deep To Plant Your Seeds:
Many times seeds do not get the opportunity to grow because they are planted too deep. It is very important to read the planting instructions on the back of all Harvest packages or in each product section in the catalog to determine the proper planting depth for your seed mixture. It is easy to plant too deep unintentionally, since small seeds tend to work their way deep into loose soil. Once small seeds fall deep into the soil, they cannot germinate. This can be prevented by lightly packing your soil before planting using a culti-packer or by running over the plot with an ATV. Always pack the seed bed after discing and before planting. Poorly disced seed beds with large clumps of dirt should still be packed and smoothed before planting. This will reduce the natural tendency of the small seeds to move deeper into the soil. |
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