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Forage Radish Food Plot Seed

Forage Radish Food Plot Seed

Forage radishes are an excellent choice for attracting deer to your food plots with their lush, nutritious forage while also enhancing soil health. In optimal conditions, the taproot of forage radishes can reach down as far as 30 inches, bringing essential nutrients up to the soil surface. These radishes are well-suited as a cool-season attractant but can be planted in both spring and fall. For fall seedings, plant 4-6 weeks before the expected frost date. As temperatures drop, the starches in the radishes convert to sugars, making them even more attractive to deer, who will hammer the radishes late into the hunting season.Benefits Deer Attraction: Highly attractive to deer, providing lush and nutritious forage. Soil Improvement: The deep taproot brings essential nutrients to the soil surface, improving soil fertility and structure. Versatile Planting: Can be planted in both spring and fall, offering flexibility in planting schedules. Cool Season Performance: Best suited as a cool-season attractant. pH Tolerance: Quite tolerant to lower pH levels, adapting well to various soil conditions. Characteristics Type: Annual forage crop. Root System: Taproot can reach down as far as 30 inches in optimal conditions. Seeding Depth: 1/4-1/2 inch. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 8-10 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 3-6 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Planting Range: Late July to August, at least 4-6 weeks before the first killing frost in your area. Forage radishes from Elk Mound Seed are designed to attract deer while simultaneously building your soil. Their deep taproots and nutrient-scavenging capabilities make them a valuable addition to any food plot, enhancing soil fertility and structure. As temperatures drop in the fall, the starches in the radishes turn to sugars, making them even more appealing to deer. This ensures that deer will continue to frequent the plots and consume the radishes late into the hunting season. Plus, all pictures are from actual customers, showcasing the real-world effectiveness of these forage radishes in attracting deer and improving soil health. ALL PICTURES ARE FROM ACTUAL CUSTOMERS

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Buckwheat Food Plot Seed

Buckwheat Food Plot Seed

Buckwheat is a versatile and quick-maturing broadleaf that is highly effective for food plots. Known for its weed suppression and soil benefits, buckwheat provides rapid growth and can be utilized to improve soil fertility. It is also a great attractant for deer and other wildlife, making it an excellent choice for food plots.Benefits Weed Suppression: Aggressiveness in early growth provides excellent weed suppression. Soil Improvement: Efficient at scavenging phosphorus from the soil, enhancing soil fertility. Quick Growth: Rapid maturation ensures quick establishment and productivity. Wildlife Attraction: Highly attractive to deer and other wildlife, providing nutritious forage. Pollinator Friendly: Preferred by beekeepers for its long flowering period, producing distinctive honey. Characteristics Type: Cool season broadleaf. C:N Ratio: 30:1, contributing to efficient nutrient cycling. Longevity: Annual. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 50-75 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 5-35 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 3/4 inch. Planting Range: Late spring, summer, to early fall for optimal establishment. Buckwheat from Elk Mound Seed is an excellent choice for food plots, offering rapid growth, effective weed suppression, and soil benefits. Its attractiveness to deer and other wildlife, along with its benefits for soil health, make it a valuable addition to any food plot strategy.

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Forage Turnip Food Plot Seed

Forage Turnip Food Plot Seed

Forage turnips are an excellent choice for food plots, providing a nutritious and attractive forage option for deer. These cool-season annual brassicas are known for their rapid growth, excellent weed suppression, and significant nutrient accumulation. Turnips are both cold-hardy and drought-tolerant, capable of being planted late, even as a second crop, and providing high-quality grazing late in the fall. Turnips planted in July will provide grazing from September to November. The most vigorous root growth occurs during periods of low temperature (40 to 60°F) in the fall, and the leaves maintain their nutritional quality even after repeated exposure to frost. Benefits Deer Attraction: Highly attractive to deer, providing lush and nutritious forage. Cold-Hardy and Drought-Tolerant: Capable of thriving in challenging conditions, extending the growing season. Rapid Growth: Quick germination and growth make turnips suitable for short growing windows. Weed Suppression: Effective at suppressing weeds, maintaining clean food plots. Nutrient Accumulation: Accumulates nutrients and breaks down quickly in the spring, improving soil health. Grazing Value: Provides excellent grazing value late in the season, ensuring a consistent food source for deer. Characteristics Type: Cool season annual brassica. C:N Ratio: 25:1, contributing to efficient nutrient cycling. Soil Requirements: Grows best in moderately deep loam, fertile, and slightly acidic soil. Does not perform well in high clay, wet, or poorly drained soils. Seed Count: 220,000 seeds per pound. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 5-8 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 2-4 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch in a well-prepared seedbed. Planting Range: Late summer to early fall for optimal establishment. Longevity: Annual. Forage turnips from Elk Mound Seed are designed to attract deer while enhancing soil health. Their rapid growth, cold-hardiness, and nutrient accumulation capabilities make them a valuable addition to any food plot. These turnips provide a nutritious and reliable food source for deer, ensuring your food plot remains productive and attractive throughout the hunting season. Turnips can be seeded alone or with grasses, providing flexibility in your food plot planning.

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Medium Red Clover Food Plot Seed

Medium Red Clover Food Plot Seed

Medium red clover is the most widely grown of the true clovers and is renowned for its versatility and adaptability. This herbaceous perennial features a number of leafy stems rising from a crown, with stems reaching 2 to 3 feet under favorable conditions. Known for its high nutritional value and palatability, medium red clover is an excellent choice for both pasture and hay. Acreage in red clover in the United States is estimated at 8 to 10 million, underscoring its importance in forage production.Benefits Quick Establishment: Establishes early and aggressively, ensuring a quick start to the growing season. Germinates in 6-7 days in 60-degree soil temperatures. High Productivity: Highly productive with rapid recovery after cutting, offering superior ware tolerance and very high recuperative ability. Nitrogen Fixation: Excellent for fixing nitrogen, improving soil fertility for subsequent crops. Pollinator Friendly: Attracts pollinators, supporting biodiversity. Versatile Use: Can be used for both forage and cover cropping. Wide Soil Adaptability: Grows under a wide variety of soil conditions, from full sun to light shade, and thrives best in soil pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Good Winter Hardiness: Exhibits good winter hardiness and fair drought tolerance, ensuring reliability in various climates. Characteristics Type: Cool season perennial legume. Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial with stems reaching 2 to 3 feet. Longevity: Perennial with a seed count of 756,000 seeds per pound. Seed Origin: Canadian grown seed. Pre-Inoculated: Ensures better germination and establishment. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 15-18 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 6-8 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Planting Range: Early spring to late summer for optimal establishment. Seeding Method: Can be frost seeded, enhancing flexibility in planting times. Food Plot UsesMedium red clover is an excellent choice for food plots. Its high protein content and rapid recovery after grazing make it highly attractive to deer. The ability to establish quickly and thrive in a variety of soil conditions ensures a reliable and productive food plot. Additionally, the clover's attraction to pollinators can enhance the overall biodiversity of the plot, providing multiple benefits to the ecosystem. Medium red clover from Elk Mound Seed is an ideal addition to any forage program or food plot, offering high nutritional value, exceptional adaptability, and environmental benefits. Its ability to grow under a wide range of conditions and its high palatability make it a preferred choice for farmers and deer hunters alike.

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Crimson Clover Food Plot Seed

Crimson Clover Food Plot Seed

Crimson clover is an excellent choice for food plots, providing rapid, robust growth and significant nitrogen fixation. This annual clover thrives in mild winter climates where growth continues through the winter, followed by the development of leafy flower stalks in early spring. The leaves are trifoliate, with narrow bases and broad terminals, and both the leaves and stems are hairy. The flower heads are elongated, pointed, and bright crimson in color, containing more than 100 florets. Crimson clover is highly nutritious and palatable, making it an ideal choice for winter and spring grazing in mild winter areas, as well as for producing good hay crops.Benefits Deer Attraction: Highly attractive to deer, providing lush and nutritious forage. Nutritional Value: Both as pasture and hay, it is highly nutritious and palatable. Winter Resilience: In mild winter climates, growth continues through the winter and provides excellent spring grazing. High Biomass Production: Produces significant biomass, contributing to soil fertility and structure. Weed Suppression: Effective at suppressing weeds, maintaining clean food plots. Versatile Use: Excellent for winter and spring grazing, as well as hay production. Characteristics Type: Annual clover. Growth: Grows to 6-12 inches in height. Flower: Bright crimson, elongated, and pointed flower heads with more than 100 florets. Seed Count: 145,000 seeds per pound. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 15-18 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 6-9 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/8 inch in a fine-texture seedbed. Planting Range: Suitable for planting in spring and summer. Longevity: Annual. Crimson clover from Elk Mound Seed is designed to enhance food plots, offering high nutritional value and significant soil benefits. Its rapid growth, nutrient-fixing capabilities, and compatibility with other crops make it a versatile and valuable addition to any food plot strategy. This clover ensures a nutritious and reliable food source for deer, supporting a productive and attractive food plot throughout the growing season and into the following year.

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Frosty Berseem Clover Food Plot Seed

Frosty Berseem Clover Food Plot Seed

Frosty berseem clover is a much more frost-tolerant variety than regular berseem clover, allowing it to stay green later into the fall. This cool-season, annual legume quickly produces significant forage and thrives in wet conditions, though it does not tolerate drought well. Frosty berseem clover is known for its high protein levels, ranging from 20-30%, making it an excellent choice for nutritious forage. Benefits Frost Tolerance: More frost-tolerant than regular berseem clover, extending its growing season into the fall. Quick Forage Production: Rapidly produces significant amounts of forage, ensuring a steady supply for livestock. High Protein Content: Offers high protein levels of 20-30%, contributing to the nutritional needs of animals. Wet Condition Adaptability: Thrives in wet conditions, making it suitable for areas with high moisture levels. Characteristics Type: Cool season annual legume. Longevity: Annual in the Midwest. Seed Count: 200,000 seeds per pound. Planting Instructions Seeding Rate: Seed at 12-15 lbs/acre when planted alone, and 2-8 lbs/acre when used in mixes. Seeding Depth: Plant seeds at a depth of 1/4-1/2 inch. Planting Range: Spring through mid-summer for optimal establishment. Food Plot Uses Frosty berseem clover is an excellent choice for food plots, particularly for those planting for deer hunting. Its high protein content makes it highly attractive to deer, providing them with a nutritious forage option. The extended growing season, thanks to its frost tolerance, ensures that the food plot remains productive later into the fall, supporting deer well into the hunting season. Additionally, its rapid growth and ability to thrive in wet conditions make it a reliable and sustainable choice for creating successful food plots. Frosty berseem clover from Elk Mound Seed is an ideal addition to any forage program or food plot, offering high nutritional value and exceptional frost tolerance to extend the growing season.

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Barley Food Plot Seed

Barley Food Plot Seed

Can be used for fodder Can provide forage for wildlife Planted in spring or fall Mix with peas, oats or triticale

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