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<blockquote data-quote="dennishoddy" data-source="post: 2036861" data-attributes="member: 5412"><p>Soy beans might be better in the spring, and winter wheat normally planted in the fall will still come up and produce forage for the deer. Just won't make a crop, but thats not what your after.</p><p>Alfalfa can be planted in the spring, but if there is not enough rain, it won't do well. Better planted in the fall. Its a high maintenance food plot that needs to be mowed, fertilized, etc. </p><p></p><p>The bucks need a lot of minerals in the spring for antler growth, so you might look at that as well. The mineral blocks that can be bought at feed stores work ok if your soil is lacking in them. </p><p>In my area, the deer won't touch them. There are enough minerals that are natural.</p><p></p><p>You've said you live in a wooded area, so if you have some clearings or utility right of ways that can be mowed for fresh growth and forbs would work as well in the spring and help into summer.</p><p></p><p>Make sure you get a good soil sample, as most wooded areas need lime added to the soil. Lime can be bought in a pellet form, and spread with the same equipment that you use in your yard. It just takes a little longer. It helps if its worked into the soil. Keep in mind that changing the PH of the soil is not an overnight thing. It may take a couple of seasons with soil samples to see how much you will need.</p><p></p><p>Hope this helps. Keep asking if you have more questions. That is why this thread is here. <img src="/images/smilies/biggrin.png" class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" data-shortname=":D" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dennishoddy, post: 2036861, member: 5412"] Soy beans might be better in the spring, and winter wheat normally planted in the fall will still come up and produce forage for the deer. Just won't make a crop, but thats not what your after. Alfalfa can be planted in the spring, but if there is not enough rain, it won't do well. Better planted in the fall. Its a high maintenance food plot that needs to be mowed, fertilized, etc. The bucks need a lot of minerals in the spring for antler growth, so you might look at that as well. The mineral blocks that can be bought at feed stores work ok if your soil is lacking in them. In my area, the deer won't touch them. There are enough minerals that are natural. You've said you live in a wooded area, so if you have some clearings or utility right of ways that can be mowed for fresh growth and forbs would work as well in the spring and help into summer. Make sure you get a good soil sample, as most wooded areas need lime added to the soil. Lime can be bought in a pellet form, and spread with the same equipment that you use in your yard. It just takes a little longer. It helps if its worked into the soil. Keep in mind that changing the PH of the soil is not an overnight thing. It may take a couple of seasons with soil samples to see how much you will need. Hope this helps. Keep asking if you have more questions. That is why this thread is here. :D [/QUOTE]
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