Minnesota Outdoorsman
Hunting Forums => Food Plots - Land/Habitat Management => Topic started by: Boar on September 09/01/20, 08:02:08 PM
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finnaly got in with some equipment!, bthat tiller was able to break upn12 inches down? beautiful loomy soil.
im just not sure if i should plant for late season or wait till next year now that its brokebup really good. opinions please..
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:laugh:
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That is really nice. Good job.
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that does look great.. I'd think I'd plant but will refer to other opinions..
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Looking good there Boarski! Did you get it seeded then too?
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no im not sure what to do at this time as late as it is.
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Plenty time to plant Winter Rye. You will get a great plot for fall eats and it will green up early next spring for fresh greens.
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Tillage Radishes maybe.
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Put in the winter rye and Dwarf essox rape. You will have a nice green plot into gun season. We have planted that as late as the 2nd weekend in September. Worth a shot.
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how about alfalfa?
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If you want the alfalfa to overwinter it's probably a little late. Likely won't be enough time to develop good root stocks to overwinter. Looks like it's sheltered so that would help but it's no guarantee if it gets too cold and snow cover is light. Nice looking soil BTW! :happy1:
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You could try seeding it in late october so that it will not germ until next spring. Has any one tried that yet? I have heard of it.
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Plenty time to plant Winter Rye. You will get a great plot for fall eats and it will green up early next spring for fresh greens.
If you cant find winter rye use winter wheat. Rye is preferred though. Use the entire bag.
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i think im gona wait till spring and put in alphalfa. let the winter kill off any shrubs that might have survive the trauma and getnsoil tested to
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Plant winter wheat, spray it in the spring and then plant alfalfa into the dead wheat.
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whats the purpose of that?
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You will have something green this fall and it will actually slow down new weed growth because of how fast it grows.
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ahhhhhhh thanks guys!
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will rye work. hard to find winterbhere. no onebuse it.
opps yes ot will just rerwad DE POST. i got a bushel of rye
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winter rye
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is the a difference???
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more robust plant for fall planting I think...
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Winter rye is planted around this time through early fall. It can be broadcast and germinates easily and quickly. Soon you have nice green shoots that deer just love. It will continue to grow (unless mowed flat by deer) until it freezes. It remains dormant throughout the winter but starts to green up early in spring giving deer an early source of fresh greens. You could plant alfalfa Later in spring and it will grow well under the cover of the rye. The rye heads out like oats and can be left to reseed some for the fall. Then it's done and your alfalfa can take over. I have had a tough time with alfalfa as it tends to die out in a few years. Good luck.
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thank s DE
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Great info!
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will rye work. hard to find winterbhere. no onebuse it.
opps yes ot will just rerwad DE POST. i got a bushel of rye
Plant all of it.
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Planted winter rye a week ago and up and 6" of green. mixed in a little radish and they are just starting to show. This time of year winter rye is a good last minute go to crop. Had 39 degrees this am so maybe get rid of some of these knats that have been so thick of late..
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thanks OB!!
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ok so we shall see hownit gose. i broad cast and took tue wheeler and drug a drag aroung a bit and will let mother nature takenover. this is fun!!
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my ryeb s coming in nicelu biuyt 4-5"
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The warm temps for the upcoming week should really make it pop. You'll have every deer & bunny in the area in it! :happy1:
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Way to go Boar.
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Looks good. Should work fine for this fall as well as next spring.
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Looks good putz!!👍 I was somewhat surprised to see that many leaves already down. :scratch:
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thats whats happens in the fall flenn. the trees loose thier leaves....
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thats whats happens in the fall flenn. the trees loose thier leaves....
:pouty: :confused: Yea no sheet Sherlock. :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :rotflmao:
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Looking good. 👍
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You may be a natural at farming Jeff! Good job. Fun to see it up that nice.
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it was absolutley heacon in the woods yesterday, seen 1 huge grouse fanning and struting that was cool. flushed a few more. so peacedul.