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Undecided, but leaning !š
- Thread starter Drycreek
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Drycreek
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Patience is not my long suit Grizzz, but Iāll check for signs of germination in a couple weeks.
Jack, I donāt think Iāll have any predation, that plot was thick ! Itās probably right up there with the best plots Iāve ever grown. If the hogs find it, that may be another story. Their sense of smell is at least as good as deer, probably better, it will just depend on if they pass through. They donāt frequent this side of the lease as much as the west side, but who knows.
Jack, I donāt think Iāll have any predation, that plot was thick ! Itās probably right up there with the best plots Iāve ever grown. If the hogs find it, that may be another story. Their sense of smell is at least as good as deer, probably better, it will just depend on if they pass through. They donāt frequent this side of the lease as much as the west side, but who knows.
Drycreek
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I have been planting food plots yesterday and today with the help of my best friend and hunting partner. We planted two on our lease and one at my place. This was done the conventional way, spray, wait, disc, plant and fertilize, and drag. I hope to transition to the plant, fertilize, and crimp method eventually on all plots. These were planted in a Green Cover blend augmented wit IC peas, buckwheat, and sunflowers. Weāll see what they do. Top two are the lease, bottom one is mine at home.
Drycreek
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We checked on our plots at the lease this morning and I was pleasantly surprised ! To tell the truth, I really didnāt know what to expect. I got a pretty good termination on the rye and turnips, although I do have some rye coming up from the original stalks. Summer heat will take care of that. The clovers, as Rusty said, came through pretty well unscathed. The real surprise was how tall the new plants are. I have IC peas 4ā/5ā tall and buckwheat 6ā/8ā tall. Got pretty good coverage too. All in all, Iām very satisfied with it and itās so much easier than spraying and discing. Iām almost envious of you guys that have drills, although for my small plots thereās no way I can justify it. Thanks to everyone that encouraged me to be patient and offered advice !
davidhelmly
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They can certainly make a mess of a plot.Hogs in my plot. Ugh !View attachment 27901
Drycreek
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My buddy killed this one last Friday. A 12 gauge slug makes an awesome exit wound ! We are about to move a trap in there as soon as I get one more plot planted. Rain has been hurting our efforts. We got another inch and three quarters yesterday and last night.I pity you. I'm glad we don't have that problem yet. Looks to me like the makings for bacon!
Drycreek
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Well, the one I crimped has been a disappointment, it doesnāt look nearly as good as the ones I did the conventional way. I used what I thought was overkill on the seed amount because I figured some of it wouldnāt germinate. Itās really thin, weeds are growing in it and it will be back to the disc this fall. I didnāt think to take a picture but this the last one I have from my cell cam. The other one is from a plot planted the conventional way. Altjough Iām sure no explanation is necessary, the one with the boar hog in it, is the one I crimped.
yoderjac
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Keep in mind that what looks good to Man rarely looks good to deer.
Drycreek
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What looks good to me, is plenty of food. That plot is way too thin and just about eaten up. Too soon for that ! The camera is showing the āgoodā part of it, the rest is about gone.
